The CCSS Awards Recognition Program highlights dedicated professionals who go above and beyond in the field of history-social science education. We welcome you to self-nominate or nominate an outstanding teacher/educator in your area. All members of the CCSS community are eligible to apply. All winners will receive a commemorative plaque, one complimentary conference registration, and special recognition during our conference. The 2020 Award Recipients will be honored during the CCSS Awards Ceremony during the 59th Annual Conference, Friday, February 28, 2020 from 6:15-7:30 PM.
California Council for the Social Studies
The purpose of the CCSS Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year is to recognize a CCSS member whose classroom teachings in grades K-6 and whose professional practices reflect the goals and purposes of an exemplary social studies education.
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The purpose of the CCSS Outstanding Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year is to recognize a CCSS member whose classroom teachings in grades 5-8 and whose professional practices reflect the goals and purposes of an exemplary social studies education.
The purpose of the CCSS Outstanding Secondary Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year is to recognize a CCSS member whose classroom teachings in grades 7-12 and whose professional practices reflect the goals and purposes of an exemplary social studies education.
To recognize pre-service teachers who have been excellent in the field.
The purpose of the CCSS Outstanding Higher Education History- Social Studies Teacher of the Year is to recognize a CCSS member whose higher education instruction and professional practices reflect the goals and purposes of an exemplary social studies education.
This award is named for Hilda Taba, a university professor at San Francisco State University who significantly influenced education and is internationally renown for her work in “concept development” in the social studies. The Taba Award is CCSS's highest honor, and is awarded to a California man or woman who has made a significant contribution to social studies education in California.
The purpose of the Diane L. Brooks Award is to recognize an administrator at the district, state or local level who has contributed significantly to the profession of social studies education.
The purpose of the Outstanding Service Award is to recognize CCSS members whose dedication on both state and local levels has contributed significantly to the CCSS organization and to the profession of social studies education.
The Carol Marquis Award was named for Carol Marquis, a respected educator who significantly influenced social studies teachers and students to understand global perspectives. The Carol Marquis Award is awarded to a California educator who has made notable contributions in helping social studies students increase their understanding of the world.
The Roy Erickson Civic Education Leadership Award is awarded to a California educational leader, legislator, or community/organization leader who has made notable contributions toward promoting or implementing civic learning in California schools to prepare students to be engaged and responsible citizens.
The CCSS Educator Award for Diversity and Social Justice is open to educators in elementary, middle, high schools and at the university and college level who have advocated for women, the LGBTQ community, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, immigrants, disabled people, and people of diverse religious, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds in their classrooms and their communities.
California Council for the Social Studies
2018 Award Recipients
![]() Outstanding Elementary Social Studies |
![]() Outstanding Social Studies Student |
![]() Outstanding Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year Erik Peterson |
![]() Outstanding Secondary School |
![]() Outstanding Higher Education |
![]() Education Award Dr. Fran Chadwick |
![]() Ruth Delzell Service Award Avi Black |
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Diane L. Brooks
Administrative Award Michael Matsuda |