2018 Registration Form
The 65th Annual Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Conference
October 18—October 20, 2018
Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg East
4751 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Conference Theme:
PCSS: WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGETHER
2018 THEME
Social studies are the axis around which all other subjects revolve; math, science, language arts, music, dance and visual arts. The incorporation of knowledge from all of these subjects in our society is what defines our history, our culture and our future. Social studies encourage students to utilize information and skills from a variety of content areas to formulate ideas and opinions, apply processes and express their conclusions, concerns and solutions.
Social studies in conjunction with other subject areas allow students to grasp a holistic understanding of the problems and possibilities of humanity. Through the lens of social studies:
• Science builds understanding of human interaction with the environment and informs local, national, and international policy. Scientific discoveries continue to rewrite our past and uncover ideas and technologies that shape the social, political, cultural and economic landscape.
• Math measures, quantifies and provides justification for social change and policy. Mathematic concepts drive our economy.
• Language Arts allow students to research, comprehend, analyze and communicate effectively to sustain or enact change in society.
• Music, Dance and Visual Arts are an expressive social barometer that memorialize cultures and trends around the world.
Though not all-inclusive, this list highlights just a fraction of the fundamental interconnectivity of each discipline in understanding the causes and consequences of human behavior.
Pennsylvania Council of Social Studies believes that interdisciplinary studies not only make learning more enjoyable and relevant, it cultivates systemic thinking—a necessary approach for solving problems of the 21st century.
The 2018 PCSS Conference will challenge and inspire educators to think about the myriad ways subjects are connected; the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world.
Session submissions should highlight how social studies and at least one other content are intersecting, teach content, promote critical thinking and mastery of skills.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 18, 2018 / Friday, October 19, 2018 / Saturday, October 20, 2018Choices Program (separate registration) / Registration / PCSS Breakfast
Early PCSS Registration / Continental Breakfast / PCSS Board Meeting
Awards and Presidential Reception / PCSS Conference and Exhibits / Experience Harrisburg
PCSS Luncheon and Speaker
PCSS Presidential Reception and Dinner
Check out for more details.
All attendees must register, including PCSS officers, board members, and conference presenters.
Send a separate form for each person attending. Please feel free to copy this form as needed.
HOTEL INFORMATION: PCSS has a room block at a special rate per night at the Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg East. Contact Red Lion
COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND ALL FEES OR PURCHASE ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 12, 2018.
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Conference Registration (Includes Awards Reception on 10/18, PCSS Continental Breakfast and Lunch on 10/19)
REGISTRATION for PCSS Member (Join online for free) $115.00
RETIRED/SPOUSE Registration $50.00
STUDENT Registration (Join online for free) $40.00
On Site REGISTRATION $150.00
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
PCSS Pre-Conference Choices Session, Thursday, October 18th(must Register through Choices/ See PCSS website for details!)
PCSS Reception, Thursday, October 18th(Free for Registered Conference Attendees, Presenters and Awardees) FREE
Others/Guest $25.00
PCSS Presidential Reception & Dinner, Friday, October 19th(Free for Past PCSS Presidents ONLY) $35.00
PCSS BREAKFAST, Saturday, October 20th $20.00
Donation to PCSS Amount______
Membership in PCSS is free but donations are WELCOME
Make Checks Payable To: PCSSTOTAL ENCLOSED$
Electronic payments are welcome.
Mail registrationand payment to: PCSS
1758 Allentown Road #129
Lansdale, pa 19446
Questions? Email or call 717-571-7414
PURCHASE ORDERS: If registering by purchase order, please attach the PO # to this form. Payment should follow within 30 days.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations may be charged up to a 5% processing fee and no refund will be provided if cancellation occurs after September 30, 2018. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING (or email) AND EMAIL DATE/POSTMARK WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE APPLICABLE FEES.