Missouri Council for the Social Studies

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The purpose of MCSS shall be to foster dialogue among teachers on the special mission of social studies, to assist teachers in teaching social studies more effectively, to promote student learning in social studies through quality teaching and curriculum and to increase student engagement and participation for the public good.

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NCLB Waiver Position Statement from MCSS.docx

Latest News--NCLB Waiver in MO

On September 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education outlined a way states could get relief from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB). States can request flexibility from some of the mandates by creating a plan that would address accountability, improve curriculum and instruction as well as provide students with a college and career ready education.On December 5, 2011, Missouris Department of Education made its application for the waiver public and open for comment for thirty days. The purpose of this waiver is not to completely abandon NCLB, instead it is a substitution of a growth model for education instead of the mandated model described in NCLB. According to Missouris proposal, The U.S. Department of Education is inviting each state education agency to voluntarily submit an alternate proposal that would provide state and local education leaders with flexibility regarding specific requirements of NCLB. The waiver would allow states to exchange current regulatory, administrative and reporting requirements for comprehensive state-developed plans designed to improve educational outcomes for all students (pg. 1).DESEs proposal will collect public feedback before submitting it to the State Board of Education for consideration on Jan. 17, 2012. MCSS highly encourages its members to comment on the states plan that will guide education in our state should it be accepted. Here is NCLB Flexibility Waiver Request (http://dese.mo.gov/news/2011/draft-nclb-flexibility.htm) which could effect curriculum and instruction, teacher assessment and professional development in MO for years to come.

Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE

MCSS' Annual Social Studies Conference

Friday-Saturday, February 24-25, 2012

Jefferson City, MO

Ele Conf

Literacy and Social Studies

The elementary workshops were a huge success!

MCSS will continue to work hard at bringing Missouri Social Studies teachers workshops that will help them in their classrooms!

Stay tuned for more information!

NCSS

NCSS Conference: Don't miss it!

Make plans to join NCSS in Washington, D.C., at the premier social studies professional development conference. Learn from 400+ presentations, receive classroom-ready lessons, network with colleagues, listen to the best in the field, and explore the wonderful city of Seattle.

Visit www.socialstudies.org for more information.

November 16-18, 2012

Washingtion State Convention Center

Call for Proposals--due Feb. 15

Ballots to elect the Board of Directors will be submitted to the entire membership via email by February 1, 2012.

Membership

Be the first in your school to know about the latest changes in social studies in Missouri.

Membership includes a newsletter, discounts to professional development as well as a member's only password to the MCSS website.

MCSS Annual Conference

Feb. 24-25, 2012

Conference Flyer.pdf

Missouri Council for the Social Studies 470 East Lockwood Ave Webster Hall, Room 232 St. Louis, MO 63119 info_mosocialstudies.com

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