California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) Conference: Change and Continuity in Social Studies 2025

Course Available
1-2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for CGEP Participants Only

From March 7-9, 2025, in Burlingame, CA, PK-12 teachers will gather for the annual CCSS Conference for Social Studies Educators. This year's theme is Change & Continuity in Social Studies. A variety of keynote speakers, sessions, and workshops will provide educators with valuable information and strategies for effectively teaching and learning Social Studies, as outlined in the state framework, standards, and initiatives (e.g., State Seal of Civic Engagement, Ethnic Studies, Global Education, Literacy, Media Literacy, UTK, California Model Curriculum, etc.).

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 - 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please choose unit selection upon checkout.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for CGEP Participants.

To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with the CCSS: https://www.ccss.org/conference2025

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X722Y – 001 07 Mar 202509 Mar 2025 1-2 $79-158

California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) Conference: Change and Continuity in Social Studies

07 Mar 202509 Mar 2025
1-2
$79-158
Credit Validation
Conference

Audience: Pre-service teachers, PK-12 in-service teachers, administrators, and university faculty

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Gain a deeper understanding of key issues and changes in teaching Social Studies in California (history, geography, economics, civics, government, etc.)
  • Develop skills and strategies for teaching historical analysis, evaluation, point of view, chronology, spatial thinking, and reasoning
  • Access resources (e.g., primary sources, maps, videos, articles, books, etc.) to enhance teaching and learning from multiple perspectives
  • Expand knowledge, resources, and skills for teaching civic engagement, ethnic studies, social and emotional learning, literacy, current events, and other key issues/topics

Instructors

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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