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December 4: NSSLA | Marriott Marquis
Start your week by connecting with district leaders. Explore TCI’s flexible PD options and sampling paths to set up a strong 2026. Get a first look at our Western Hemisphere program, plus state-custom programs designed for Maryland, Michigan, and Ohio.
December 5–6: NCSS | Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Booth #600
Stop by our booth for hands-on demos, quick and practical Teach the 250th activities (all in 5 minutes!), and take on the Timeline Challenge. (Yes, the TCI llama is back!)
Interested in professional learning? Explore TCI’s sessions.
Explore TCI Programs at NCSS
Stop by our booth to experience TCI’s K–12 Social Studies curriculum in action, including custom programs for Maryland, Michigan, and Ohio. Can’t wait? Explore our Sample Hub.
Attend a TCI Session
Active learning is at your fingertips. Join us for professional learning to reach every learner and boost classroom engagement. View/download our conference flyer for more information.
The ABCs of HQIM: Guide to High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies
- Thursday, December 4 (@ NSSLA)
- 2:15 PM – 3:10 PM (Session IV)
- Room: Union Station
- Marriott Marquis
Engaging All Learners: Differentiation with TCI
- Friday, December 5
- 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
- Room: 209A
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Video Activities: Building Social Studies Skills Through Digital Interactions
- Friday, December 5
- 1:50 PM – 2:45 PM
- Room: 209A
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
THREE Big Reasons to Visit Booth #600
Mini-lessons you can teach tomorrow—and a hands-on zone
packed with new programs, demos, and prizes.
“Teach the 250” Activities
On-demand, 5-minute mini-lessons for secondary classrooms.
Win Prizes in the TCI Zone
See what’s new in Social Studies—Western Hemisphere and state-custom programs—then jump into the Timeline Challenge for prizes.
K–12 Teaching Resources
Find Lesson Experiences, Video Activities, and implementation tips you can use on Monday.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Join us at NCSS as we kick off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. With lessons, activities, and resources that build civic understanding, TCI is here to help educators bring history alive in meaningful ways.
