Minnesota Council for the Social Studies

Breakout session resources from past conferences

Only current MCSS members have access to resources from breakout sessions.

New for 2021!

MCSS is going virtual! Our conference will be entirely online. Teachers will be able to participate in learning from the comfort of their homes.

MCSS Annual Conference: Feb. 27-28, 2021
Virtual Conference: "Not Business as Usual"

The 2021 MCSS Annual Conference will take place online: Sat., Feb. 27 and Sun., Feb. 28.

Confirmed presenters

94% of 2020 attendees said they received valuable resources, ideas, and strategies at the MCSS conference in Mankato.

Comments from 2020 MCSS Conference attendees:

"This year's sessions were the best yet! I am looking forward to attending in the future."

"I so appreciate the work MCSS is doing to bring elementary teachers into this experience."

"It's an incredible way to network and learn about available resources before entering the classroom and something I'll return for in future years."

Conference Presentations

Check back for application to present

Local and National Exhibitors

Exhibitors to be announced

Keynote Speakers

2021 Speakers to be announced

What is new in 2021?

We're online!

Due to the uncertain nature of the Covid-19 spread, MCSS will be hosting our conference virtually. Participants will receive the same excellent resources, but in an online format. One registration fee will allow attendees to choose their sessions, at the times that work for them, and participate from their homes.

If you've never attended the MCSS conference before, here's a great opportunity to check it out and invite your colleagues!