Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies, with more than 26,000 members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and around the world. Open to member and nonmember social studies educators, the NCSS Annual Conference is the nations largest social studies conference, offering the latest in content, teaching strategy, and research to enhance your professional growth. The NCSS conference is jam-packed with innovative presentations. Nationally recognized speakers and panels address issues of importance to educators. Many special events enhance the experience of attending the NCSS Annual Conference. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet, learn from, and collaborate with social studies education leaders and your peers. Each year, National Council for the Social Studies brings together educators from around the country and across the globe for the nations largest social studies conference and exhibition. The trade show offers your company a unique opportunity to share products and services with social studies teachers and administrators at all interests and grade levels. More than 4,000 attendees are expected in Atlanta-the exhibit hall is a major attraction at the conference. Educators attend conference sessions looking for new ideas and strategies to use in the classroom; they visit the exhibit hall hoping to find tools to implement the new methods they have discovered. Take advantage of this opportunity to display your products and services to the people who put them to practical use-nearly 60% of attendees are classroom teachers. The conference provides you with the perfect occasion to capture the attention of teachers just before the budgeting process begins for the following school year.