OCSS Mission Statement

The Ohio Council for the Social Studies serves as the premier voice for social studies professionals in Ohio. We advocate for the vital role of social studies and assist educators through professional development for the delivery of effective and innovative instruction. Our conferences and publications provide a network of services to members throughout the state.

Your membership supports:

PUBLICATIONS

OCSS Newsletter

The Ohio Social Studies Review

CONFERENCES AND REGIONAL WORKSHOPS

Annual Conference

Regional Workshops

Higher Education SIG

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

Voicing Our Opinions- Classroom teachers, university instructors, and social studies profes­sionals from related organizations serve on the executive board. To­gether, we carry your voice to Ohio’s legislators and the Ohio Department of Education, advocating on behalf of social studies education.  We have testified in favor of increased social studies graduation requirements and sought equal treatment of educators’ views at public hearings on educational issues.

Being Part of the Process- OCSS members have served on the Ohio Model Curriculum Committee, the Ohio Licensure Committee, as well as Ohio Achievement Test content advisory and range-finding committees.

AWARDS HONORING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

Teacher of the Year Awards

Social Studies Professional Award

Awards for University Students

The OCSS President’s Award

Benefits of Membership