Niagara Frontier Council for the Social Studies
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Representing Social Studies
​Educators in all 8 WNY Counties
Join Today!!
Map of Buffalo, Erie County, New York  Source; Library of Congress


NFCSS Mission Statement:

Social Studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of the Niagara Frontier Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all Social Studies educators in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara and Wyoming counties.
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Thomas Jefferson

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Become a Social Studies Leader in New York State!
NFCSS/NYPHT is the regional professional organization of social studies educators in WNY. Our members are committed to ensuring that all students graduate from high school and college ready for lifelong learning, engaging careers, and active civic life. Membership in NFCSS is open to all who are interested in social studies education as:
  • Teachers
  • Supervisors and Other Administrators
  • Curriculum Developers
  • Researchers and Scholars
  • Historians & Social Scientists 
  • Cultural Institution Educators
  • Publishers and Content Developers

Membership provides you with:
  • Advocacy at the state and national levels in changes to regulations, policies, curriculum frameworks, and assessments – your voice matters!
  • Professional development tailored to your needs during a time of change and limited resources.
  • Service in the social studies community. You can lead professional development committees, present on instructional practice at conferences and in our newsletter, and serve on our board.

The NFCSS has a strong working relationships with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Because of you, the NFCSS has been able to participate in the:
  • Development of the New York State Learning Standards for Social Studies.
  • Creation of the Social Studies Core Curriculum and state assessments at all levels.
  • Revision of Social Studies Frameworks in the Common Core era.
  • Organization of Social Studies Summits at NYSED to inform policy changes.
  • Creation of the Seal of Civic Readiness by NYSED.
  • Bring back the New York State Conference on History.
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NFCSS: Niagara Frontier Council for the Social Studies

  • Home
  • Events
    • WNY History Day
    • NFCSS Fall Conference >
      • Conference Resources 2024
      • Conference Resources 2022
      • Conference Resources 2021
      • Conference Resources 2019
    • NCSS Annual Conference
    • NYHC 2024
    • Erie Canal Bicentennial
    • NYSCSS NHD Presentation
    • Civics Journal Project
    • NYS Frameworks Presentation
    • American History Bee
    • Rich Newberg Reports >
      • Course Projects
    • Summer Civics Institute
    • Buffalo News Editorial Cartoon Contest
    • NYS Archives Research Project
    • Red Jacket Awards
    • Past Events >
      • NYSED Civics Summit
      • HISTORY Here Project
      • AASLH 2022 Meeting
      • Erie County Bicentennial
      • DYC GIS
      • Explore Buffalo Winter Speaker Series
      • TPS Seminar
      • My Italian Secrect
      • Webinar Series
      • ICS May 2020 Seminar
      • New Visions Night
      • NYSHA Project
      • Buffalo Never Fails: WWI Exhibit at Buffalo Library
      • Polonia Seminar
      • Scholarships
      • Essay Contest
  • 250th Events
    • NYS 250th Commission
    • Erie County Historical Commission >
      • Constitution Day
      • Civics Day
      • Law Day
    • Niagara USA 250
    • United States Capitol Historical Society
    • Sail 250 NYC
  • Resources
    • Shirley Chisholm Project
    • Teachable Moments in Time
    • NCHS Erie Canal Project
    • NFCSS/BTC IDM Projects
    • NCSS C3 Framework
    • NYS Toolkit Documents
    • U.S. History
    • World History
    • ISTE Standards
  • NYSED
    • News and Updates
    • Social Studies Standards
    • Enduring Issues Training
  • Membership
    • NFCSS Discounts
    • CTLE Provider
  • About NFCSS
    • Partnerships
  • Contact