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OCSS is advocating for for revised social studies Academic Content Standards that will meet the needs of 21st Century Ohioans! Stayed tuned for an updated position statement.

Concerned about the postponement of the 5th grade Social Studies OAT? Want to find out more about what the state budget means for Social Studies Education? Read the OCSS Legislative Update.
Sign up to participate in teacher meetings around the state for the Model Curriculum for the revised academic content standards.

Find presenter materials from the 2010 OCSS Annual Conference

Check out the winter 2010 edition of the OCSS Newsletter for the most up-to-date information about
Social Studies education in Ohio!

The editors of the Ohio Social Studies Review, a peer-reviewed journal, issue a call to submit manuscripts for the Spring 2011 issue, which is scheduled for a March publication.

Click here to find out how to submit your manuscript! Deadline is November 1, 2010.

Get involved with OCSS!

In this time of great change in Ohio's education program OCSS is seeking dedicated professionals to help OCSS meet the needs of its members. We are a member-run organization and the next generation of OCSS leaders may include you!

Our current leadership team consists of elementary teachers, secondary teachers, university instructors, consultants, and retired educators. If you would like to be more involved and guide the future of social studies education in Ohio, please consider the following opportunities:

1.OCSS committees often seek external feedback on reports and initiatives. If your current situation does not allow you to serve in a leadership role, you can still be involved through committee work. Click here to submit your contact information to OCSS so that we may contact you for feedback.

2. Periodically OCSS will have vacancies on the executive board. Please continue to visit our website for announcements.

Want to get involved with OCSS? Click here to submit your contact information!

Page last updated: August, 2010

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