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. If you have not yet completed the survey affiliation form, please do so now here.

note: you can save and return to edit this form until the application deadline.

Deadline: October 1, 2026
Council Name
Person Completing this Application

First NameLast Name
Email
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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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Please upload your council’s logo here for NCSS to share on its website

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$10,000 or less.$10,001 to $50,000.$50,001 to $100,000.greater than $100,000We do not have an operational budget.
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.
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, 2025, and June 30, 2026, using this format: MM/DD/YY
What date did you hold your last election for officers?

MonthDayYear
Date
Once a Year (Annual Conference)WeeklyMonthlyQuarterlyWe do not regularly communicate with our members.
Section 2: Programming & Professional Development
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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, 2025, and June 30, 2026? Check all that apply and insert the event name(s) and date(s) hosted.
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If yes, please describe honors or awards given
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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If yes, please describe these opportunities (100 words max)

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Section 3: Social Studies Advocacy & Leadership
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If yes, please describe these efforts (100 words max)

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

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

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Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award FundFASSE (general contribution)First-Timer Scholarship FundRho Kappa Scholarship FundNo, we have not donated
Total contribution amount
Annual ConferenceSummer Leadership InstituteLeadership Forum WebinarOther Webinar or Online EventOther Program
Please describe how your leader participated.
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NCSS Annual ConferenceNCSS WebinarsNCSS Summer Leadership InstituteNCSS Summer InstitutesOther (please describe)
Section 4: Membership, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment
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How much has your membership increased in one fiscal year? Please explain.
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