What is the Country School Association of America (Video)

The CSAA brings a diverse group of individuals together including Museum volunteers, teachers, staff, faculty and students, preservationists, historians, re-enactors and interested citizens, to exchange ideas and resources. The CSAA holds an annual conference, provides a grant program, awards publication and video prizes, conducts surveys and publishes an electronic newsletter, all in support of the country schooling experience.

The CSAA is for people who wish to preserve schools, create or maintain museums, promote living history programs, and allow children of all ages to experience schooling as it was many years ago. It allows seniors a chance to relive their fondest schoolhouse memories, while offering educators and writers a forum to share research. Additionally, this organization encourages research on country schooling and provides a forum for those who wish to publish their articles. The annual CSAA conference grows larger as a forum for exchanging ideas among academics, preservationists, re-enactors, and just plain history buffs.

13th Annual CSAA Conference - Register Today

June 16-19 - Berry College

Rome, Georgia

CSAA 2013 Conference Information Sheet click : HERE

Online Registration (pay by credit card or mail in check) click : HERE

Country School Journal - Publish Your Paper Online

Consider submitting your paper for publication in the newly established Country School Journal. The work of students and independent scholars is especially welcome. If you need help with style and documentation, ask for it from the journal editors. Submit your paper today to be considered for the Country School Journal. Papers and presentations previously presented at a CSAA conference but unpublished, are also welcome. SELECT here for details.

View our Annual Conference Through The Lens

Ever wonder what it was like to attend a national conference on one-room/country schools? Want to see what a wide range of subjects and workshops are presented and just what that famous "bus tour" is all about? Well now is your chance. Sit back and relax as you view pictures from a small sample of the 12 years we have been offering our June conference. We are in Georgia next year and may come to a city near you in the near future.

2010 Conference in Oklahoma

2011 Conference in New Jersey

2012 Conference in Iowa

Annual Conference Financial Aid Programs

The CSAA is now offering two programs of financial aid to attendees of the annual conference.  One is a Fellowship and the other is a Work Exchange Program.  The deadline for both each year is May 1st.  Participants and awardees will be notified at least 6 weeks before the conference so they can make travel arrangements.  For more details and if you are interested in applying please click HERE.

 

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