ALABAMA COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

Welcome to the Alabama Council for Social Studies

We are an organization of educators from K-12 and higher education in the state of Alabama dedicated to social studies education. Our goal is to enable students to become global citizens and prepare them for the future. We do this by engaging educators from around the state in collaboration to empower them to be advocates within their own classrooms. We want students to become explorers of their world and to make connections between the past and present to become informed decision makers in the future.
We welcome all educators who share this same passion!

Congratulations to the new vice president of ALCSS: Dr. Brandon Gilliland.

Dr. Brandon Gilliland is a dedicated and experienced educator with nearly two decades in the field of social sciences and educational leadership. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an M.Ed. in Social Science Education from the University of West Alabama, and an Ed.D. in Leadership from Creighton University. Throughout his career, Dr. Gilliland has committed himself to the advancement of social studies education in Alabama, serving in diverse roles including high school social sciences teacher, school administrator, and currently as an Assistant Professor of Secondary Education at Jacksonville State University. An active member of the Alabama Council for the Social Studies (ALCSS), Dr. Gilliland has consistently contributed to the organization through regular participation in annual conferences, where he presents on innovative instructional methods, assessment strategies, and effective ways to engage students in historical thinking. His longstanding involvement with ALCSS underscores his commitment to enhancing the quality and relevance of social studies education across Alabama. As a candidate for Vice President of ALCSS, Dr. Gilliland brings a professional focus on current trends in secondary education and a passion for research in social studies pedagogy. He believes in the power of a collaborative, well-resourced community of educators and plans to work closely with ALCSS members to expand professional development opportunities and foster meaningful connections statewide. Dr. Gilliland is especially interested in advocating for increased support and resources for social studies educators, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed to inspire the next generation. His extensive experience, coupled with his collaborative approach, makes him a strong candidate for Vice President. Dr. Gilliland respectfully seeks your vote, promising to contribute to a dynamic and resourceful professional community dedicated to the excellence of social studies education in Alabama.

We would like to thank the other candidates that ran as well.

The Alabama Council for the Social Studies
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National Council for Social Studies

Our national affiliate, NCSS, offers a variety of webinars and other resources for educators. They also hold an annual national conference. Check out more about NCSS at:
https://www.socialstudies.org