NYSCSS 88th Annual Convention

Convention Overview as of January 16, 2026

Our theme – “Social Studies: Seize the Moment” speaks to the important role Social Studies plays in preparing students to understand and engage in their communities. Our Annual Convention will offer a combination of keynote addresses, workshop sessions, and clinics based in content scholarship and high quality pedagogy. Our goal in building the program for our 88^th Annual Convention is to create a market-place of ideas – a forum and a showcase for instructional strategies, materials, and programs, teaching methods, and networking opportunities.

Interested in attending an NYSCSS Convention for the first time?

Apply for a “First-Timer” Scholarship which will cover the cost of the full Convention registration, Thursday-Saturday, and one year of membership in NYSCSS. Please complete the application by January 28, 2026, 4:00 PM. A selection committee will review all

applications and select the scholarship recipient based on this criteria. If you are selected for this scholarship, you agree to attend selected events which will include a meet and greet with the Board of Directors, and the President's Reception and Award Ceremony (as our guest). If you have questions, please email Tom Michalek at past.president@nyscss.org.

Register Here!

Looking for something to do?  

Visit Binghamton!

We’re excited to move the Convention in 2026 to the Greater Binghamton area -- home of one of SUNY’s premier institutions, Binghamton University. This location offers us new possibilities for partnerships, off-site events and makes it easier for teachers in New York’s central and Finger Lakes region to attend. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is on the Chenango River, steps away from downtown Binghamton.