Iowa Council for the Social Studies


Mission Statement
ICSS promotes, supports and provides leadership to improve social studies education

Vision Statement
​Our vision is to be the premier organization of Iowa Social Studies professionals, ensuring that all students have a high quality Social Studies education.


Apply to Present at the 2025 ICSS Conference:

As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, ICSS is excited to share the 2025's conference theme as "Social Studies: Shaping the Future Since 1776." We are asking for proposals to present at our annual conference which will be held on Monday, October 20th at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. Proposals are due by April 30, 2025 and presenters will be notified of their acceptance by the end of May. 

There are 2 types of presentations you can propose:

1. Innovation Idea: These are short presentations where presenters share a resource, idea, or activity. (1-2 minutes maximum per presentation).

2. Breakout Session: These 30 or 50 minute long presentations allow presenters to go into depth about a more specific topic. 

Submit your proposal here

Questions? Contact ICSS at iccsonline@gmail.com

Here is the hyper link, just in case.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt2n_DqnkshQROBMzUZTiwvCAGcIOasxG6W9CaLfBvPPRXsw/viewform?usp=sharing


Why Join ICSS?

  • ICSS Newsletter shared electronically each month during the school year, provides timely information regarding ICSS, lesson ideas, tips and opportunities for Iowa social studies teachers.
  • ICSS Annual Conference provides professional development in Social Studies curriculum and instruction.
  • To represent the social studies profession.  
  • Advocacy tips
  • Questions?? Contact Kelsey Hudson at icssonline@gmail.com 
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The Iowa Council for the Social Studies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

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