Mid Hudson Social Studies Council
Welcome to the Mid Hudson Social Studies Council
Mission Statement
The Mid Hudson Social Studies Council is a educational non-profit organization. It is affiliated with the New York State Council for the Social Studies (NYSCSS). We provide our members with at least two educational and/or informational workshops per year. We also keep members informed about what is happening on the state level with regard to Social Studies programs.
The Executive Board meets to plan for conferences and events. A newsletter, The Packet, provides our membership with lesson plans, book reviews, institutes and workshops for their professional use.
SAVE THE DATE!
UPCOMING MID HUDSON SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE
“Gearing up for 21st Century Challenges”
Three Interconnected Gears:
Refreshing Content
Promoting Inquiry
Tackling Assessments
MidHudson Social Studies Council is hosting a professional conference day on Tuesday November 6, 2018. The conference will be held at Minisink Valley High School from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. "Gearing Up for 21st Century Challenges in Social Studies" will offer a series of 50 minute workshops that focus on content, inquiry strategies, and assessment support. Highlights of the Conference include Keynote Speaker, author, and news anchor Cheryl Wills, an SED update, and an extended work session on preparing students for the CRQ. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to mingle with colleagues, learn from others, and share your ideas!
Registration details will be posted here on October 1, 2018.
***Call for Workshop Proposals***
We encourage you to submit a workshop proposal for our fall conference by following the link below.
Workshops will be approximately 50 minutes in length and should focus on one of the “gears” listed above.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Proposal deadline is September 24, 2018.