Membership is open to all elementary, secondary, post-secondary educators, retired teachers and student teachers, as well as those in related fields such as museum education.
The Capital District Council includes members from the following counties: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington, and Warren.
CDCSS provides its members with information regarding the Social Studies through . . .
- Programs on curriculum changes, new materials, instructional methods, and state assessments
- A monthly newsletter featuring a calendar of upcoming events in the Capital District and throughout New York State, columns for classroom teachers in the elementary, middle and high school levels, and announcements of grants, projects, scholarships and workshops for social studies professionals
- Opportunities for in-service credit
- Opportunities to attend lectures given by noted historians and for visitations to historical sites
- Information about opportunities for student field trips
- Professional exchange of ideas and networking opportunities
In addition, the Council . . .
- Represents social studies educators at the regional, state, and national council levels
- Recognizes outstanding social studies educators through its annual presentation of the Robert Neiderberger Award
- Recognizes business and individuals who have contributed to education through its annual presentation of the Partners in Education Awards.
- Provides assistance and resources to members developing materials and programs in social studies education
- Presents a scholarship to a high school senior planning to pursue a career in social studies at the annual Awards Dinner
Membership Information
- General membership is $20 for the academic year; Retired membership is $10; Student membership is $10
- Supervisors and coordinators may also join the Capital District Social Studies Supervisors Association for an additional $10 per year. CDSSSA conducts quarterly dinner meetings; agenda items include those issues of particular interest to supervisors and administrators of social studies programs.
