ASCD Annual Conference Scholars
Get ready to follow, learn from, and engage with ASCD Conference Scholars! This select group of education leaders from around the globe are teaming up before, during, and after ASCD's 2010 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Tex., to blog and tweet about school leadership in theory and in their own practice.
We invite ASCD members to jump into the discussion and take advantage of this group's expertise. Follow our blog on ASCD Inservice, or visit our yearbook to check out articles about leadership, find scholar Twitter accounts, and more!
What We're About
ASCD has invited the newly formed group of ASCD Conference Scholars to join forces during the 2009–2010 school year to stimulate discussion and share their experience and worldwide perspectives on schools leadership by blogging on ASCD Inservice, posting to Twitter, and writing for ASCD Express.
Before Conference
In the fall, ASCD Conference Scholars will lay the groundwork for a wide-ranging discussion on what school leadership means—the theory, research, challenges, and practicalities of implementation.
During Conference
As group members define their own leadership goals, they'll respond to a variety of ideas and research they gain from ASCD Annual Conference sessions.
After Conference
Finally, these leaders will talk about their efforts to put new ideas into play in their own professional settings, including classrooms, administrative offices, and districts.
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Meet the Scholar Facilitators
Our scholar facilitators will help participants define and consider essential education leadership questions, interests, and focus areas at all levels—classroom, district, state, and national. Their goal is to grow in technology and leadership alongside the scholars and help create a 21st century education networking environment for dialogue and strategic communication.
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Meet the Scholars
Made up of teachers and administrators located across the United States, Canada, Singapore and Argentina, these conference scholars have unique voices that are all passionate about one thing: education!
Our online 2010 Yearbook will help you learn more about
- Each scholar's background, position, and location;
- Each scholar's reflection and perspective on leadership;
- An article that they think inspires or embodies what leadership is; and
- How to find and follow your favorite scholars on Twitter.
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Scholars Blog on ASCD Inservice
Check out the final round of blogging on ASCD Inservice, where facilitators and scholars have added their viewpoints, advice, and discussion based on their learning at Annual Conference and other experiences. Help us keep a lively conversation going by adding your thoughts.
Add the blog to your RSS feed to keep up with the ongoing dialogue on school leadership and professional development. These discussions will help you explore the topics discussed at Annual Conference daily in your classrooms and at your district meetings.
Follow the ASCD Conference Scholars, and extend your conference learning year-round!
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