NCSS Affiliate Council Gold Star or Silver Star Recognition

NCSS Affiliate Council Gold Star or Silver Star Recognition
Thank you for seeking recognition as an NCSS Gold Star or Silver Star Council!

To be eligible for recognition, your council must be affiliated with NCSS.

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Deadline: October 29, 2023
Council Name
Person Completing this Application

First NameLast Name
Email
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Have you completed and submitted your annual Survey Affiliation Form for Affiliated Councils?*

YesNo
Section 1: Governance and Operations
Please attach an updated copy of your governance documents (constitution, bylaws, policies). Your documents should be aligned to the overall vision, mission, and strategic plan of NCSS.

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Is the content on your website up to date? * (Your website will be reviewed.)

YesNo
Please upload your council’s logo here for NCSS to share on its website

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Does your website display the NCSS Affiliated Council logo?

YesNo
What is your council’s operational budget for the most recent fiscal year?

$10,000 or less.$10,001 to $50,000.$50,001 to $100,000.greater than $100,000We do not have an operational budget.
Have you made a commitment to philanthropy in the social studies? (Check all that apply)

Yes, we contribute funds to organizations which support our missionYes, we solicit funds from donors and sponsors to support our missionWe are developing a plan for fundraising and givingNo, we do not have a current plan for philanthropy
List a sample of organizations you contribute to, and/or donors and sponsors you receive funds from.
How often does your council membership meet?

We do not meet regularly.We meet at least monthly on average.We meet at least quarterly on average.We meet at least 1-2 times a year on average.
List meeting dates here for the period between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, using this format: MM/DD/YY
What date did you hold your last election for officers?

MonthDayYear
Date
How regularly do you communicate with your members?

Once a Year (Annual Conference)WeeklyMonthlyQuarterlyWe do not regularly communicate with our members.
Section 2: Programming & Professional Development
Did you host an annual conference between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023?

YesNo
Did your conference attendance increase from the previous year, and did your conference revenue exceed your budget?

Yes, our attendance increased, and our revenue exceeded the budget.Our attendance increased, but our revenue did not exceed the budget.Our attendance decreased, but our revenue exceeded the budget.No, our attendance decreased, and our revenue did not exceed the budget.
Have you hosted at least two additional activities to promote the social studies separately from your Annual Conference between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023? Check all that apply and insert the event name(s) and date(s) hosted.
Have you honored educators in your region at multiple levels between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023? For example, did you give a “horizon award” for early career educators, or a “teacher of the year” award?

YesNo
If yes, please describe honors or awards given
Have you hosted specific programming that is representative of your membership and state or region between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023? (Please check all that apply.)

Conferences or workshops.Newsletters or journals.Awards programs.Outreach program to increase membership of underrepresented groups.Other professional programs.No, we have not.
If yes, please describe programming (100 words max)

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Do you provide networking opportunities for social studies professionals in your area?

YesNo
If yes, please describe these opportunities (100 words max)

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Section 3: Social Studies Advocacy & Leadership
Have you actively participated in social studies legislative advocacy efforts in your region or state?

YesNo
If yes, please describe these efforts (100 words max)

0/100
If yes, what of these activities have you done between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023? Check all that apply.

Responded to calls for legislative action sent out by NCSS.Disseminated calls for legislative action to council members, developing and/or strengthening relationship with legislators at the state and federal levels (through home state/district or DC visits, communications, etc.).Appointed a legislative liaison within our leadership structure to keep up with legislative actions at the state or regional level and be NCSS's main point of contact on federal level advocacy efforts.Developed a council legislative advocacy plan.
Please describe this work (100 words max)

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Have you worked with a social studies related organization within your region or state with a similar mission?

YesNo
If yes, name the organization and describe the work and its impact (100 words max)

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Has someone within your membership serve on an NCSS Operations Committee, NCSS Task Force, or other NCSS leadership role between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023?

YesNo
If yes, who served and in what capacity?
Has your council served as a mentor council to other affiliated councils?

YesNo
If yes, please share which affiliated council you assisted and in what capacity (100 words max)

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Have you donated to any of the following funds for NCSS? (Check all that apply)

Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award FundFASSE (general contribution)First-Timer Scholarship FundRho Kappa Scholarship FundNo, we have not donated
Total contribution amount
Did your council’s leadership present at one of the following NCSS programs between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023?

Annual ConferenceSummer Leadership InstituteLeadership Forum WebinarOther Webinar or Online EventOther Program
Please describe how your leader participated.
Did your council promote NCSS and other affiliated council events to your membership?

YesNo
If yes, please check all events promoted

NCSS Annual ConferenceNCSS WebinarsNCSS Summer Leadership InstituteNCSS Summer InstitutesOther (please describe)
Section 4: Membership, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment
Are 100% of your officers active NCSS members right now?

YesNo
Have you shown an increase in membership between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, including in your number of joint members with NCSS?

YesNo
Are you signed-up for NCSS joint membership?

YesNo
How much has your membership increased in one fiscal year? Please explain. (NCSS will provide your current joint membership numbers on your behalf for this question. You do not have to provide this count in your explanation.)
Please attach a copy of your membership plan for increasing membership in your region or state, plus membership of underrepresented groups in your council. If you do not have a plan, tell us how you plan to achieve these efforts.

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How have you recruited teacher candidates and increased incentives for in-service educators to participate, engage, and mentor colleagues?
How have you demonstrated a commitment to recruiting diverse membership and council leadership?
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NCSS Affiliate Council Gold Star or Silver Star Recognition

Section 1: Governance and Operations

Section 2: Programming & Professional Development

Section 3: Social Studies Advocacy & Leadership

Section 4: Membership, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment