Mission Statement

The Virginia Council for the Social Studies engages and supports Virginia educators
in advocating and strengthening social studies.

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Goals

Foster Professional Growth
sponsors the state conference
sponsors regional conferences and workshops
sponsors presenters at national, state and regional meetings
promotes VCSS membership
promotes writing in the social studies discipline
provides information to access resources

Develop Communication
Sentinel newsletter
open conference meetings
web page
regional representatives
participation of VCSS representatives in the NCSS House of Delegates
liaisons with the Virginia Consortium of Social Studies Specialists and
College Educators
membership in other specialized interest groups

Promote the Teaching
of Social Studies

recognizes outstanding social studies educators
encourages dialogue between Virginia social studies educators/VCSS and Virginia governance
recognizes Friends of Education