Based on input from more than 13,000 ASCD members who returned their issues survey, the Issues Committee has identified the following concerns as potential targets of ASCD action plans in 1997: vouchers and charter schools; family involvement and family/parent rights; educational equity; early childhood education; and teacher education and professional development.
The Committee will submit its recommendations for possible positions to the Board of Directors at ASCD's Annual Conference in Baltimore, March 22-25. Four town meetings will allow members in attendance to debate these issues, before the Board votes to adopt one or two of them for action. Copies of the proposed positions, with background information, will be mailed with Conference Program books and will be available at the town meetings as well.