Professional Organizations for Educators
California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) (Outside Source)
CCSS
is a non-profit professional organization serving both public and private school educators, and is the leading voice for quality social studies education in California. This organization is affiliated with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) (Outside Source). CCSS promotes and supports social studies education through service, advocacy, and leadership development. They are collectively committed to the strengthening and teaching of the social studies discipline though professional development, public awareness, and collaboration at local, stat, and national levels.
California Council for History Education (CCHE) (Outside Source)
CCHE
is the California ally of the National Council for History Education (Outside Source). The CCHE was established in 2005 in order to advance the study and teaching of history in schools throughout California, provide a program of professional activities for history educators in California, and promote professional interaction among history educators in California.
The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) (Outside Source)
CCEE
was created to provide Californians with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to make informed economic decisions, and works to advance economic literacy among the people of California. CCEE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan consortium of education, business, government, and labor leaders dedicated to advancing economic literacy throughout the state. They are affiliated with the National Council on Economic Education in a nationwide network of state Councils and local Centers for Economic Education delivering Economics America® and other programs to kindergarten through grade twelve teachers.
Mock Trial Competition (Outside Source)
This is a state-wide competition which simulates the litigation of a criminal court case. The program was created to help students acquire a working knowledge of America’s judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society.
Model UN (Outside Source)
Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda.
We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution (Outside Source)
The primary goal of this program is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students. What makes the program so successful is the design of its instructional program, including its innovative culminating activity which is a simulated congressional hearing in which students "testify" before a panel of judges comprised of volunteer government, business, education and community leaders.
Organizations for Students
National History Club Inc. (NHC) (Outside Source)
NHC
inspires students and teachers to start history club chapters at high schools, middle schools, and within other student and community programs. Members of local history club chapters participate in local and national programs, and create their own projects and activities.
