Interested in Serving on the Nominations Committee?
The ASCD Nominations Committee helps recruit, select, interview, and recommend candidates for the ASCD Board of Directors. If you would like to be a part of this process, please go to www.ascd.org/nominations to access the application form and detailed information on the committee's charge, qualifications for service, and the time commitment required. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2016. Contact Jonathan Mendez at governance@ascd.org with any questions.
Whole Child Symposium on Equity in Education
Join us on the evening of May 10 at ASCD's fifth Whole Child Symposium for a conversation about equity in education spanning issues of race, economics, culture, gender, and more. A diverse group of panelists will address factors that should be considered when working toward equity:
- José Vilson, founder of EduColor and National Board-certified teacher
- Paul Gorski, associate professor of integrative studies at George Mason University
- Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal of Strawberry Mansion High School
- Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
- Monserrat Garibay, vice president of Certified Employees with Education Austin and National Board-certified teacher
Attend the event in person in Washington, D.C., or stream it live to your school and staff. Both in-person and online participants can ask questions, debate issues, and suggest solutions on Twitter. For more information, visit www.ascd.org/wcsymposium.
Resources for Leaders
You're the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders (ASCD, 2016) by Jennifer Schwanke. Stock no. 117003. $27.96 (member); $34.95 (non-member).
Candid advice and practical strategies to help the new principal meet the challenges of the job and thrive as a leader.
The Coach Approach to School Leadership: Leading Teachers to Higher Levels of Effectiveness (ASCD, 2017) by Jessica Johnson, Shira Leibowitz, and Kathy Perret. Stock no. 117025. $23.16 (member); $28.95 (non-member).
Coaching and leadership experts explore how using instructional coaching techniques enables principals to balance learning leadership with evaluative and supervisory duties.
Balanced Leadership for Powerful Learning: Tools for Achieving Success in Your School (ASCD, 2015) by Bryan Goodwin and Greg Cameron with Heather Hein. Stock no. 112025. $19.16 (member); $23.95 (non-member).
Field-tested research, tools, and advice that can help every school leader become a great school leader.
ASCD Membership
ASCD members have a dedicated career page where you can learn more about getting hired and making transitions in education careers. You'll also find links to post a job or search for your next opportunity.
Upcoming ASCD Conferences
Get details about these upcoming conferences at www.ascd.org/conferences.
2017 Conference on Teaching Excellence
June 30–July 2, 2017
Denver, CO
This conference is designed with educators' specific needs in mind—get proven solutions, game-changing ideas, and the tools you need to transform student learning.
2017 Conference on Educational Leadership
October 27–29, 2017
Orlando, FL
Whether your leadership imperatives are in a classroom, a school, or systemwide, this event will offer practical solutions and new ideas.
