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The Illinois Council for the Social Studies co-conference at the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference Chicago, IL December 4-6, 2026 Call for Session Proposals and Session Panelists “Social Studies 365: Illinois Perspectives” Illinois Council for the Social Studies Associated Conference–National Council for the Social Studies December 4-5, 2026 Chicago, Illinois Upcoming Professional Development OpportunitiesClick here to join ICSS
1. Stay current on what’s new in social studies education! 2. Make social studies contacts across the state:
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4. Learn about professional grants, fellowships, and conferences. 5. Obtain help with the textbook evaluation and selection process by meeting with major publishers at the ICSS Fall and Spring Conferences. |
Congratulations to the
2026 ICSS Executive Board Members! President
Andy Levin Harper College President Elect Theresa Coomer Paw Paw CUDS 271 Vice-President William Gunn Lincolnwood High School Secretary Jacquelyn Benchik-Osborne Chicago State University Website Communications Dave McMullen Bradley University Treasurer Jessica Toran Naper Settlement Historian Megan VanGorder Illinois State University 9-12 Grade Representative John Bierbaum Normal West High School 9-12 Grade Representative Ryan D’Arcy Bond County high School 9-12 Grade Representative Kathleen Mahoney Lake View High School 6-8 Grade representative Brandon West Altamont Lutheran Interparish School 6-8 Grade representative Lauren Brown Oak Park 6-8 Grade representative vacant 3-5 Grade Representative Vacant 3-5 Grade Representative Vacant 3-5 Grade Representative Vacant Pre-K-2nd Grade Representative Vacant Pre-K-2nd Grade Representative Vacant Pre-K-2nd Grade Representative vacant Higher Education Representative Jay Bickford Eastern Illinois University Higher Education Representative Fred Isele Higher Education Representative Bill Waychunas Bradley University At Large Representative Crystal Johnson Chicago History Museum At Large Representative Olivia Leiby At Large Representative Executive Director Ben Wellenreiter Illinois State University ICSS Constitution Revision
ICSS membership approved the revised Constitution. This revision will increase representation across grade levels, special interest groups, and subject areas. The new Constitution can be found here. |