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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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Alexandria, VA 22311-1714

Tel: 1-800-933-ASCD (2723)
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INITIATIVES & PROGRAMS
The Whole Child
ASCD proposes a broader definition of achievement and accountability that promotes the development of children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

ASCD has launched this public engagement and advocacy campaign to encourage schools and communities to work together to ensure that each student has access to a challenging curriculum in a healthy and supportive climate.
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Leadership Development
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2008 Outstanding Young Educator Award Winner Deirdra Grode
Do you know any emerging education leaders who exemplify excellence and equity in teaching and learning? Share their spirit and successful strategies and skills with the education community by nominating them for the ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA) Program.

ASCD is committed to engaging a diverse community and building capacity to improve learning, teaching, and leadership. In its quest to build capacity, the Association has designed the Emerging Leaders Program to prepare younger, diverse educators for potential influence and ASCD leadership.
The ASCD Student Chapter Program accelerates the professional growth of preservice educators and their self-identification as education professionals.
Tools for Schools
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ASPIRE Assessment System
Developed in collaboration with technology leader Northrop Grumman, ASPIRE is an innovative Web-based assessment tool designed to provide educators with formative assessments that they can customize for classroom use.
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Understanding By Design Exchange
The Understanding by Design Exchange site is dedicated to the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction that leads students to deep understanding of content. In the Exchange, you can use the backward design template to create units, search hundreds of units created by other participants, and more.
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What Works in Schools
The What Works in Schools Online Survey will help your organization decide where to focus its staff time, resources, policy investment, and professional development.
Professional Development
PD Online
Our interactive, self-paced courses provide flexibility without sacrificing meaningful content. Each course
  • Provides the latest strategies and theories on research-based education practices.
  • Features video, interactive exercises, and examples from real classrooms.
  • Extends and advances learning through additional reading materials.
Watch the Conference Online
See what you missed at the 2009 Annual Conference with these all-new videos!
On-Site Development
If you’re planning a comprehensive professional development program for your school or district, ASCD can provide a range of professional development services to train teacher leaders and administrators in specific instructional and leadership practices.
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Educational Leadership
Current Issue
Educational Leadership Feb 2010
To teach your students well, you have to know who they are. Read the February EL for ideas on how to do that.
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Conference Update
Countdown to Annual Conference
San Antonio, Tex.
March 6-8, 2010