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__**OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE**__ MDCSS is a local teacher-run organization determined to promote Social Studies and Social Studies education throughout Miami-Dade County. It encourages mutual support between elementary educators, middle school educators, high school educators, district personnel, and professionals. It encompasses all subjects related to Social Studies including, but not limited to, American History, Government, Economics, World History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Law, and Philosophy. It also provides support for the different levels of courses, such as Regular, Advanced/Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment. MDCSS shares a close professional relationship with the Florida Council for the Social Studies (FCSS) expanding professional development and opportunities for Miami-Dade Social Studies educators.
 * MIAMI-DADE COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES (MDCSS) ** [[image:mdcss/miamiSkyline2.jpg width="340" height="252"]][[image:mdcss/social-studies1.jpg width="386" height="244"]]

MDCSS hosts an annual conference inviting Miami-Dade County Social Studies educators to interact and communicate experiences and ideas for improvement and development in the classroom.

MDCSS hosts an annual Teacher of the Year banquet recognizing the best teachers from Miami-Dade County Public Schools and their efforts to provide an exceptional classroom environment to develop responsible and knowledgeable students and citizens.


 * __MEET THE BOARD__**
 * Contact information for MDCSS Board members.
 * Join the board!


 * SOCIAL STUDIES LINKS**
 * Links to Social Studies-based web resources.


 * __CONFERENCES__**
 * Download MDCSS membership applications.
 * Find information about registering for upcoming MDCSS conferences.
 * Apply to present at the conference.


 * PAUL HANSON AWARD**
 * Recognizing an individual who has greatly contributed to the promotion of the social studies in the teaching profession and the community.


 * __TEACHER OF THE YEAR__**
 * Recognizing the school year's outstanding teachers for Elementary, Middle School, High School, Rookie Middle School, and Rookie High School.
 * Download applications.
 * Find out about due dates, requirements, and qualifications for Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year.
 * View past winners and finalists for Teacher of the Year.


 * __JOHN DOYLE STUDENT OF THE YEAR__**
 * Recognizing the school year's two outstanding social studies students with $500 scholarships.
 * Download applications.
 * Find out about due dates, requirements, and qualifications.
 * View past winners for Student of the Year.


 * MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE YEAR BOOK AWARD**
 * Download application.
 * Find about due dates, requirements, and qualifications.


 * TEACHER INCENTIVE MINI-GRANT**
 * Have an amazing lesson plan? Have an idea to improve on social studies education?
 * Apply for a $500 mini-grant from MDCSS.


 * SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES**
 * Browse through our list of amazing professional development opportunities during the summer.
 * Some are free, have a minimal fee, or worth every dime.


 * Interested in becoming a part of the Miami-Dade Council for the Social Studies?**
 * Contact John Burkowski Jr. (jburkj@dadeschools.net) for more information**
 * OR**
 * Download an application and mail it in with your fee (or bring to the conference registration table).**