NSSLA Membership
Who should join?
  • NSSLA encourages any member of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) who identifies as a Social Studies leader to join in our work.  Membership is open to supervisors, administrators, department chairs, classroom teachers, instructional coaches, organizational leaders, and others who have or aspire to assist in the development, implementation, and supervision of social studies curriculum and instructional programs.

Why you should join
  • A community of social studies leaders providing support in a variety of specialized areas.
  • A full day of keynotes, breakout sessions, Partner presentations, and networking opportunities prior to the NCSS national conference. This one day conference focuses on the latest trends and information designed to support social studies leaders in the rapidly changing educational setting.
  • Access to leader specific resources, webinars, and professional learning opportunities.
  • Members receive first access to a twice-yearly publication written by leader practitioners, NSSLA Partners, and researchers specifically for NSSLA members.
  • Members receive monthly Digest containing current articles, news, book reviews, and organizational updates.

Membership process 
  • NSSLA is an Associated Group of NCSS. Becoming an NSSLA member requires that you must first already be a member of, or join, NCSS. Our membership process begins at the NCSS website.
  • The current NSSLA membership rate is: $60 per year.

If you are NOT a member of NCSS:
  • Clicking the button below will begin the dual NCSS / NSSLA membership process.
  • Once you are on the NCSS "Become a Member" page, click the red "Join Now" button. 
  • During the process, you will be given the option to select NSSLA as an associated group on the "Chapters" page of the online membership application. 
  • Completing the application process creates a dual membership in both NCSS and NSSLA.
If you already ARE a member of NCSS:
  • Clicking the button below will open a contact page informing NCSS of your intention to join NSSLA.
  • NCSS membership staff will connect with you to finish the NSSLA membership process.
NSSLA - National Social Studies Leaders Association
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