National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference

Name: National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference
Start: 2025-12-05T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Schedule

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Washington, DC

Join us in D.C. at the 105th NCSS Annual Conference to explore, learn, and connect with social studies educators from across the country.
December 5–6: NCSS | Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Booth #600
Stop by our booth for hands-on demos, quick and practical Teach the 250th activities (all in 5 minutes!), and take on the Timeline Challenge. (Yes, the TCI llama is back!)
Interested in professional learning? Explore TCI’s sessions.
The ABCs of HQIM: Guide to High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies
Thursday, December 4 (@ NSSLA)
2:15 PM – 3:10 PM (Session IV)
Room: Union Station
Marriott Marquis
Engaging All Learners: Differentiation with TCI
Friday, December 5
9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
Room: 209A
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Video Activities: Building Social Studies Skills Through Digital Interactions
Friday, December 5
1:50 PM – 2:45 PM
Room: 209A
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
THREE Big Reasons to Visit Booth #600
Mini-lessons you can teach tomorrow—and a hands-on zone
packed with new programs, demos, and prizes.

1. “Teach the 250” Activities
On-demand, 5-minute mini-lessons for secondary classrooms.

2. Win Prizes in the TCI Zone
See what’s new in Social Studies—Western Hemisphere and state-custom programs—then jump into the Timeline Challenge for prizes.

3. K–12 Teaching Resources
Find Lesson Experiences, Video Activities, and implementation tips you can use on Monday.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Join us at NCSS as we kick off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. With lessons, activities, and resources that build civic understanding, TCI is here to help educators bring history alive in meaningful ways.