Connected Communities are a unique way for ASCD members to provideleadership for self-organized groups within their local areas. ASCD is committedto supporting groups that are designed from the educator's perspective to bothmeet local needs and enrich the overall ASCD community. ASCD's mission, vision,beliefs, and goals provide the foundation for an ASCD Connected Communityinvolved in offering professional development, developing communications,influencing policy and practice, leading professional dialogue, participating injoint programs with other ASCD constituent groups, promoting ASCD resources,and more. As each community determines its focus and definition, the possibilitiesare endless. If you have questions or comments, go to the ASCD ConnectedCommunities Web site at www.ascd.org/connectedcommunities or e-mailconnected@ascd.org.