Vision, Mission & Purpose
Our Vision
A world in which all students are educated and inspired for lifelong inquiry and informed civic action.
Our Mission
Our mission, in alignment with the National Council for the Social Studies, is to advocate and build capacity for high-quality social studies by providing leadership, services, and support to educators.
Our Purpose – CCSS is organized and maintained to:
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Advocate and advance the study and teaching of the social studies in the schools, colleges and other educational institutions of the state of Connecticut.
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Promote the professional interests of teachers and others engaged in social studies education in the state of Connecticut.
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Promote research in the social studies.
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Encourage and support meaningful development and implementation of social studies curriculum and instructional methods throughout the state.
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Provide a program of professional activities throughout the state for social studies educators, students, and other interested persons.
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Provide a vehicle for professional interaction, as well as exchanges among social studies educators and between CCSS and other professional organizations, especially the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
See the full 2022-2025 strategic plan here.
