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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Check out the links below for upcoming social studies professional development opportunities

The 105th NCSS Conference will be held in Washington, DC - December 5-7, 2025.  click on this conference link for more information

NCSS WEBINARS - titles "Implementing Social Studies Across a District", on November 13, 2025,"The Nature of the American Revolution: The Impact of the Commoners" on November 13, 2025, and "A Day in the Life: Inquiry in a 5th-Grade Social Studies Classroom" on December 11, 2025. For more information on the Webinars, click here

ICIVICS EDUCATOR NETWORK - is a  a community of civics, history, government, and social studies teachers from kindergarten to post-secondary education.The Educator Network is free and members receive sneak peeks of new resources, professional development opportunities, and a network of like-minded educators. The application for new members closes on January 12, 2026. Find out more here.

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG -offers a series of online workshops for teachers on a wide range of historical topics, as well as a weeklong immersive program for teachers in the summer. Applications for the summer institute are now being accepted. For more information on the online workshops and to apply for the summer institute, click here.

MONTICELLO TEACHER INSTITUTE -  is now accepting applications for the Monticello Teacher Institute. This is an immersive professional development program that provides social studies teachers the opportunity to research and study at Monticello and the Jefferson Library in Charlottesville, Virginia. For more information and to apply, click here. Applications close April 1, 2026. 


FIELD TRIPS AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

The First Amendment Museum is currently accepting tour reservations (10-2 Tuesdays and Thursdays) for December and accepting virtual field trip requests which are ongoing. 
 

Join the Civic Star Challenge: A groundbreaking initiative from iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute. Engage your students with the legacy of the Declaration of Independence. Discover recommended resources and suggested activities to seamlessly integrate the key themes of the Declaration of Independence into your curriculum, regardless of subject.Teach the themes throughout this school year for more chances to win over 400 incredible prizes. Click here for more information and to join.

Give your students the chance to share their ideas for solving real-world challenges! The World of 8 Billion student video contest invites middle & high schoolers to propose sustainable solutions to Energy, Economics, or Wetlands in a creative 60-second video.
Winners can earn up to $1,200
Winners can earn up to $1,200
Get resources + entry details here ➡️ https://www.worldof8billion.org/
#WorldOf8Billion #StudentVoices #GlobalGoals
 The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is participating in the National Civics Bee! 

To enter, Maine middle schoolers (grades 6–8) are invited to submit a short essay by Feb. 3, 2026, sharing their best idea about using Civics to improve and strengthen their community. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Visit www.nationalcivicsbee.org for the latest news on the application portal, entry deadlines, and resources.

Contact Us at info@mainesocialstudies.org

Maine Council for the Social Studies is an affiliate council with the National Council for the Social Studies 


Maine Council for the Social Studies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

P.O. Box 618

Westbrook, ME 04092

 

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