Past Meetings

2025 Annual Conference
Central CT State University
1615 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06050
Venue website
Engage in meaningful workshops, network with peers, and explore innovative practices.
2025 Summer Teachers Institute
UConn Hartford
Hartford,
Please join us for the Summer Teachers Institute (June 23-25), a partnership between CCSS & UConn AAAS, focused on Asian American Studies, Indigenous Studies, & LGBTQ+ Studies.
Museums, Schools, and the Teaching of History at America's 250
Virtual
This webinar is part of CCSS' America250 series. The session will explore how participation in America250 presents opportunities to update historical narratives and will spotlight several sources from New Haven Museum’s archives in anticipation of its upc
Exploring Perspectives and Identities of Native Hawaiian students at the Cornwall Mission School
Virtual
As part of the AAPI Studies Webinar Series, Kate Zullo (Head of Education, Litchfield Historical Society) will share context and primary sources to shed light on the perspectives and experiences of the Native Hawaiian youth who were students at the Cornwa
Tibetan Community of CT
Virtual
Please join CCSS and guest presenter, Tenzin Dhondup, for a webinar focused on our Tibetan community in CT. Dhondup will share about the history of his community's immigration to the USA and CT, his community's current day presence in our state (includin
AAPI Studies Webinar Series: The Founding of the UConn Asian American Cultural Center
Virtual
Please join CCSS and Founding Director of the UConn Asian American Cultural Center, Angela Rola, for a webinar where Rola will share the history behind the founding of the center as part of CT's Asian American history and how the center stays grounded in
America250 through 20-Minute CT Stories
Virtual
Join CCSS and Mike Allen (former journalist), who has created almost 200 podcasts on CT local history as part of Amazing Tales from off the Beaten Path, a great resource for your classroom. Mike Allen's podcasts are all about 20 minutes long, and he will
Overview of Asian American & Pacific Islander History in CT
Virtual
Please join CCSS and Dr. Quan Tran for an introductory overview of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History in CT, including over 200 years of the AAPI umbrella community's contributions to our state.
Making the Declaration of Independence Relevant at 250 Part 2 (of 2)
Virtual
In this two-part webinar, historian Michael Hattem will offer teachers an introduction to the Declaration of Independence's important role in American history, focusing on the long history of how it has been used by social movements to help effect change.
Making the Declaration of Independence Relevant at 250 Part 1 (of 2)
Virtual
In this two-part webinar, historian Michael Hattem will offer teachers an introduction to the Declaration of Independence's important role in American history, focusing on how it has been used by social movements to help effect change.
School & District Admin/Leaders Regional Meeting #3
CREC
Hartford,
Please join CCSS and CSDE to convene and support CT school and district administrators & leaders with the content standards, model curriculum, integrating literacy and social studies in elementary grades, and inquiry.
K-12 Teachers Regional Meeting #2
Meriden Public Schools
Please join CCSS and CSDE to convene and support CT K-12 teachers with the content standards, model curriculum, integrating literacy and social studies in elementary grades, and inquiry.
An Introduction to Muslims in CT, the USA, and Around the World
Virtual
In line with the CT K-12 Social Studies Content Standards, Aida Mansoor will share about the Islamic pillars of faith (including Ramadan) & information about Muslims in CT, the USA, & around the world, as well as resources for K-12 teachers.
Inauguration Special: Civics & Teaching the 2024 Election #7
Virtual
Please join us post-inauguration for our final Civics & Teaching the 2024 Election webinar. This interactive session will include discussion and sharing of both content and strategies and is designed for a K-12 educator audience.