About ASCD

Countdown to Annual Conference

San Antonio, Tex.
March 6-8, 2010

MISSION: ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.

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ABOUT ASCD

History and Membership

Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 170,000 members in 136 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas––superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.

Our nonprofit, nonpartisan membership association provides expert and innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.

For more history, experience the 65th Anniversary Interactive Timeline, which presents six thematic books––each exploring a significant topic in the association’s history.

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Affiliate Directory

Located in Canada, the Caribbean, East Asia, and the United States, ASCD affiliates work collaboratively as part of the ASCD community to foster common values and goals. Affiliates influence education policy and provide a forum for the exchange of quality educational practices. Affiliate members work collaboratively to ensure quality experiences for students worldwide.

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Connected Communities

ASCD connected communities bring together groups of individuals concerned with improving learning and teaching who wish to align with ASCD. Each connected community determines its focus and goals. Learn how to start your own.

Student Chapters

ASCD engages student chapter members and links them with members of the ASCD community. These future educators gain the "ASCD edge" which elevates their future professional performance.

ASCD Networks

ASCD networks are member-initiated groups designed to unite people around a common area of interest. With networks, you can:

Share information
Identify and solve problems
Grow professionally
Establish collegial relationships

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