Inland Empire Council for the Social Studies
Inland Empire Council for Social Studies
Serving History-Social Studies educators throughout Inland
Southern California.
What is Social Studies?
Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote informed decision-making and civic participation. The primary purpose of social studies is to help students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for themselves and as citizens in a culturally diverse, democratic society in an
interdependent world.
Mission of the IECSS Organization
The mission of the Inland Empire Council for Social Studies is to advocate and build capacity for high-quality social studies by nurturing teacher leaders and providing services, resources, and support to educators.
IECSS Builds Regional Teacher Leaders
The Inland Empire Council for Social Studies (IECSS)
is a regional affiliate of the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and California Council for Social Studies (CCSS). IECSS benefits History-Social Studies educators through collegial professional learning and problem solving support, providing instructional resources, offering opportunities for networking and collaboration, and celebrating the contributions of outstanding social studies educators through an annual awards event.
What Does IECSS Do?
Teacher Leaderhip
and Learning
Inland Empire Council for Social Studies is an organization and educational community by teachers and for teachers. The Council is made up of teachers from the social sciences and humanities K-16. All of us are committed to helping students understand their world and become effective citizens. Many of our teacher leaders are also active in academic institutes and leadership programs.
The Council provides a professional venue for teachers to gain new ideas and skills. We also provide teacher leaders a venue and opportunity to share content and strategies that build better student learning and educator success. We keep the costs low or free so that as many of you as possible can participate.
Statewide Resource
California Council for Social Studies Spotlight
Find instructional resources on a specific H-SS topic or theme each month during the school year
https://www.ccss.org/instructional support
Join
California Council for the Social Studies
now to receive conference price reductions and resources from a statewide network of outstanding educators, and the monthly Spotlight Resource newsletter
https://www.ccss.org/membership
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State & Regional H-SS Leaders
California Department of Education
H-SS Lead - Susie Watt
County Offices of Education H-SS Coordinators
Riverside County Office of Education
H-SS Coordinator
Don Powell
galaniz@rcoe.us
1-951 826-6723
San Bernardino County Superintendent
of Schools
ELA/H-SS Curriculum Coordinator
Lauryn Wild
laurynwild@sbcss.net
(909) 386-2603
H-SS Teachers of Excellence Awards 2024
The live IECSS History Social Science Teachers of Excellence Program returned on February 1, 2024.
Held at the West End Center of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office, 17 Inland Empire teachers received awards. Dr. Margaret "Peg' Hill welcomed the audience of about sixty. Ms. Lauyrn Wild from the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Kevin Goodly from the Riverside County Office of Education presented the awards.
Many of the best social studies educators are found in the schools of Inland Southern California. Except for the COVID hiatus, the Council has held an annual celebration to honor outstanding social studies educators in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Every-one feels a sense of pride in the accomplishments of such dedicated and talented colleagues. It reminds us of the critical value of creating a knowledgeable, effective citizenry.
2023-4 Teachers of Excellence:
Gina Baragone, Chavez Middle School
Julian Barham, San Gorgonio High School
Melissa Daniels, Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate
Diane Dawson, San Gorgonio High School
Yvonne Flores, Joe Baca Middle School
Oshale Hill, Silverado High School
John Hinkleman, San Bernardino High School
Angela Powers, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Angela Stephens, Ray Wiltsey Middle School
Melinda Larson, Palm Desert High School
Camen Lewen, Diamond Valley Middle School
Joseph Onks, Nicolet Middle School
Chelsea Ortega, Mountain Shadows Middle School
Rick Roumimper, Ortega High School
Christine Thomas, San Jacinto High School
Charis White, Temecula Valley Charter School
Floyddell Wilson, Amistad High School
Characteristics of a History Social Science Educator of Excellence
Someone who . . .
· Inspires students to perform at high levels and
show good citizenship,
· Uses creative strategies to fully engage students,
· Demonstrates broad content knowledge,
· Promotes advanced social-science thinking,
· Shows leadership beyond school, helping
students participate in opportunities such as
History Day, living history, service learning, or
Mock Trials, and
· Is a recognized team player.
The 2024-5 HSS Teachers of Excellence program will be announced in the Fall of 2024. Program flyers along with nomination forms will be posted and sent to schools and districts at that time.
