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2010 Oregon Council for the Social Studies
Board of Directors Election
Candidates' Statements
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Election Ballots will be distributed to OCSS members via email

2010 Oregon Council for the Social Studies Fall Conference
In collaboration with the Northwest Region World History Association
“Teaching World History Through Art"

October 8 and 9, 2010

Subthemes: Teaching Social Studies through Multiple Approaches Critical Thinking, Literacy, and Proficiency Based Instruction and Assessment

Two Locations:
October 8th - South Eugene High School, Eugene, OR
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October 9th - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Click here for info on Eugene Oregon

PDU Information for fall conference: For those attending the fall conference Friday only participants will recieve a 7 hour PDU certificate and those who attend both days (Friday and Saturday) it will be a 10 hour certificate.
There will be 1 graduate credit available for those who attend both days.

Contact the co-chairs, Shawn Daley, Vice President or Andy Demko, President-Elect for more information.

Exhibitors' Application Form

Presenters' Application Form

Exhibitors' Planning to attend the Conference

Announcing OCSS Student Bookmark and Essay Contest
OCSS is proud to announce a k-12 student contest asking students to express their thoughts on what it means to be a good citizen.
All submissions are due September 17. 2010
Please click here for details

Looking for summer opportunities?
Check out OCSS Grants & Professional Development Opportunities link. OCSS, NCSS and several other great organizations are offering fabulous grants and awards for teachers.

Also be sure to check out the OCSS Events
Calendar for summer workshops and events!ing

Oregon Council for the Social Studies announces its new “OCSS Forum”
Moderated by OCSS board member Shawn Daley, the blog site is open to all for discussion. Topics will be posted every week on issues concerning Social Studies in Oregon and the World. We will also be seeking topics from membership. If you’d like to contribute a topic please email Shawn at shawn_daley@gbsd.gresham.k12.or.us.t

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