NCSS 2026 Annual Conference
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Meet us December 4–6, 2026, in Chicago, IL, as we celebrate social studies excellence at the 106th NCSS Annual Conference! Join thousands of fellow educators for meaningful conversations, inspiring connections, and practical ideas you can take straight back to your classroom.
Details
When
Dec 4 – 6, 2026
Format
Location
Chicago, IL
Duration
2–3 days
Cost
See the NCSS website
Event type
Who it's for
Subjects
Topics
Tuesday, December 1
- 8:30 am - 9:00 pmCouncil of State Social Studies Specialists (CS4) Meeting begins ( CS4 members invite only)
- Council of State Social Studies Specialists (CS4) Meeting begins ( CS4 members invite only)
Wednesday, December 2
- 7:30 am - 5:30 pmNCSS Registration
- NCSS Registration
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pmPre-conference Clinics begin (add-on registration)College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA) Meeting begins (add-on registration)CS4 meeting
- Pre-conference Clinics begin (add-on registration)
- College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA) Meeting begins (add-on registration)
- CS4 meeting
Thursday, December 3
- 7:30 am - 6:30 pmNCSS Registration
- NCSS Registration
- 8:00 am - 5:30 pmNational Social Studies Leaders Association (NSSLA) Meeting begins (add-on registration)
Descriptions on this page were excerpted from NCSS's own published materials.