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The Westchester Lower Hudson Council for the Social Studies is a professional organization that provides information, professional development and collegial collaboration for Social Studies Teachers, Teacher Leaders and Administrators across the lower Hudson Valley. We serve Social Studies professionals in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties.
2026 Annual Conference Friday, December 11, 2026
Join us for an exciting day with many interesting workshops to learn and enhance your intructional practices.
2026 Annual Conference
2026 Annual Conference
Call for Proposals
Are you interested in presenting a workshop at the December 2026 WLHCSS conference? We are interested in hearing what you have to share with your colleagues!
Please fill out the brief form on the link above to apply.
Proposals Due:
October 23, 2026
2026 Annual Conference
Friday, December 11, 2026
Sonesta White Plains Downtown Hotel
66 Hale Avenue
White Plains, NY
7:30 am -1:30 pm
$200 - presenter or student
$215 -1 educator
$800 -4 educators
$1015 -5 educators
$1230 -6 educators
$1445 -7 educators
$1600 -8 educators
About Larry Epstein:
Two-time Emmy award-winning journalist and documentary writer/producer with a passion for storytelling and news. Vast experience writing and producing news for local and national markets. Public speaker with a compelling and personable presenting style. Produced Wrote, produced and researched the Emmy award-winning documentary called The Hidden History of Slavery in New York. Consulting producer on the Emmy award-winning documentary called Between Borders.
7:30-8:30 Registration & Breakfast
8:15-8:25 Welcome & 8:25-9:20 Keynote (all in Ballroom)
9:30-9:50 Break & time with vendors/publishers
9:50-10:50 Session 1
10:50-11:10 Refreshment Break & time with vendors/publishers
11:10-12:10 Session 2
12:10-12:30 Refreshment Break & time with vendors/publishers
12:30-1:30 Session 3
CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250th
Find some interesting events to celebrate located right here in the Hudson Valley
WEBSITE INFORMATION FOR DETAILS:
RW250.org/INITIATIVES
SPRING AWARDS
The WLHCSS will be holding it’s annual spring awards ceremony in May 2026
Conference Highlights
Information to follow
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7:30-8:30 Registration & Breakfast
8:15-8:25 Welcome & 8:25-9:20 Keynote (all in Ballroom)
9:30-9:50 Break & time with vendors/publishers
9:50-10:50 Session 1
10:50-11:10 Refreshment Break & time with vendors/publishers
11:10-12:10 Session 2
12:10-12:30 Refreshment Break & time with vendors/publishers
12:30-1:30 Session 3
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Item description
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Meet the Team
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Steve Goldberg
CEO
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Susan Chester
President
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Jennifer Zupan
First Vice President
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Tim Orlando
Vice President
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Mary Ellen Klock
Vice President - Web Design
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Rob Connelly
Chief Consultant
Links to other Social Studies Organizations:
New York State Council for Social Studies
Professional Development Offerings
Fall Event
Early Spring Event
JOIN THE REVOLUTION: Make History Come Alive - Celebrate America’s 250th
Who: Teachers, Historians & History Enthusiasts
When: March 12, 2025, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 CTLE credits available for teachers
$30 fee to cover coffee and a light breakfast, lunch will NOT be provided, please bring your own
Where: Historic Smith’s Tavern, 440 Bedford Road, Armonk, NY, 10511
What: Join the Continental Army for a day-long immersion in camp life at historic Smith Tavern, Armonk, New York
Spring Awards
WLHCSS Spring Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Reid Castle: Manhattanville University
Tours begin at 4:00
Ceremony to start at 4:45
Light Refreshments will be served
Spring Awards
Each Spring the Westchester Lower Hudson Council honors a number of Social Studies Professionals who have contributed to the field in a variety of ways. Do you know a Social Studies Teacher that you think deserves recognition?
Nomination Form Link: https://forms.office.com/r/2Hc03SkYq8
