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October 18-20, 2018
PCSS State Conference (Harrisburg)
The Conference Was a Great Success!
The 65th Annual Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Conference is over and was a great success. Please let us know your feelings about the program with this evaluation.
2018 Evaluation Form (.doc)
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October 17—October 19, 2019
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4751 Lindle Rd Harrisburg PA 17111 US
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Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies
PCSS promotes quality Social Studies education from kindergarten to higher learning by:
- Advocating the Social Studies at all levels of education in Pennsylvania.
- Promoting the analysis, dissemination and evaluation of Social Studies materials.
- Examining and recommending certification requirements for teachers.
- Assisting educators in organizing local Social Studies councils for professional development.
- Cooperating with schools, districts, intermediate units and other interested parties on Social Studies projects.
Latest News from PCSS
Message from Governor Tom Wolf
Read Governor Wolf’s message welcoming attendees to the 65Th Annual Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Conference.
Happy Constitution Day!
In 2004, Congress passed a measure requiring all educational institutions that receive federal money to offer students an instructional program on the U.S. Constitution each Sept. 17 (Constitution Day). The […]
Pre-Conference Choices Approach Program
Planning to come to PCSS starting Thursday night, October 18th, when we host our awards program? Think about coming earlier in the day, for the Choices program (separate registration needed) […]
Spring 2018 Social Studies Journal
We are excited to share the spring, 2018, issue of Social Studies Journal (SSJ), a publication of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies.