Top 10 Reasons to join the WCSS

10. WCSS Website: Puts and keeps you in contact with many other social studies teachers throughout the state. You can ask for advice and assistance from almost anyone, anywhere in Wisconsin.

9. Through the Website, you have direct links to both Wisconsin's DPI, the State Standards, the NCSS, direct access to the WCSS's affiliated groups, e.g., the Economic Education Association, the Geographic Alliance, etc.

8. WCSS's collection of social studies curricula, course syllabi and sample lesson plans from all over the state; almost all are available through the website.

7. WCSS Publications: "The Journal", the Forum, the President's Newsletter

6. WCSS Awards for outstanding teachers and outstanding student teachers

5. Summer Institutes for SS Teachers at UW Centers statewide.

4. Regional Workshops during the school year.

3. Annual Convention/Conference

2. Professional Presence Among Educational Groups in the State; provides some "political punch" at the state level.

1. Assistance from Nationally Board Certified Teachers, college professors, and "master" teachers to help you with your Professional Development Plans.

Downloadable document "WCSS Wants You!"

First Posted: 13 May 2001

Updated: 09 November 2006