You are invited to join. NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES The National Social Studies Supervisors Association (NSSSA) was founded in 1970 and is an affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies. NSSSA has members in nearly every state and in several territories and other countries. NSSSA promotes the common interests of social studies leaders in curriculum, instruction, research, teacher training, and social action. As stated in its constitution, the purposes and objectives of NSSSA shall be to: • "Promote the common interests of social studies supervisors and leaders; • Encourage and assist in the development of sound supervisory practices that will promote improvement of social studies instruction; • Promote membership in NSSSA and NCSS; and, •Assist in the formation of state and local affiliates of social studies supervisors and leaders."
MEMBERSHIP Membership in NSSSA is open to supervisors, administrators, teachers, and others who are members of NCSS and have or aspire to have responsibilities for the development, implementation, and supervision of social studies curriculum and instructional programs." NSSSA members include individuals with titles such as director, department chair, curriculum coordinator, supervisor, specialist, or assistant principal. NSSSA members also include colleagues in higher education responsible for teacher preparation.
MEMBER BENEFITS • Receive the NSSSA Leader – Fall and Spring newsletter with timely articles written by members and other social studies professionals • Receive the Annual Member Directory – listing by name and by state, including position and contact information • Attend the Annual Conference – Reduced registration fee for a full-day conference prior to the NCSS Annual Meeting which includes speakers, presentations, workshops, materials, meals and receptions. • Access to social studies resources from commercial, government, and nonprofit companies, organizations, and agencies. • Collegial interactions with others who have similar leadership duties and responsibilities
DUES & FEES Annual Membership Dues - $40.00
Annual Conference Fee - $25.00
TO JOIN, GO TO
http://www.socialstudies.org/membership/join_or_renew