Nomination forms are now available for the 2010 Outstanding Social Studies Teacher Awards. Teachers do not have to be TCSS members to be nominated, but it is requested that they join should they win an award. Selection will be based on excellence in the areas of classroom instruction, curriculum development, leadership in the teaching profession, and community involvement. The nomination process is purposely aligned with those of the National Council for the Social Studies. Awards will be presented at a luncheon during the 2010 TCSS State Conference.

Nominations must be postmarked by February 13, 2010. For more details, download the form here.

All events take place at the Memphis Hilton, 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38120. Directions can be found here.

Social: Thursday 11 March 2010 7:00pm
Friday, 12 March 2010. 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. C.S.T.
Memphis Hilton

Enjoy sessions for all grade levels
Special Geography Strand presented by the Tennessee Geographic Alliance.
The full conference program will be available soon.

Memphis Hilton Reservations
Call 1-901-684-6664. Please mention the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies Spring Conference to receive the special $99 single-quad rate (parking complimentary). After 1 February 2010 rooms subject to availability and TCSS rate cannot be guaranteed.

Registration Fees
TCSS Members: $60.00
Non-TCSS Members: $100.00 (Includes 2010-11 TCSS Dues).

Luncheon tickets are $25.00 and the Featured Special Speaker is the National Council for the Social Studies President Syd Golston plus Outstanding Teacher Awards.

Registration
Download the registration form here. Fill out the form and send, along with registration fees in the form of a check made payable to TCSS, by Friday, 5 March 2010 to:

James E. Akenson
Box 5042
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN 38505

Confirmation and directions will be sent via email