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About Us
Who We Are
California Association of Supervision of Curriculum and Development (California ASCD) is an affiliate of International ASCD. CA ASCD actively seeks membership from all segments of the educational community from pre-school through the university levels. Members of our affiliate include superintendents, district administrators, principals, teachers, university professors, school board members, college students, and CA Department of Education employees. We currently have over 2,000 members in our organization.
Purpose
The purpose of California ASCD is to promote the improvement of the educational process by
- Assisting members become more effective in their various roles as leaders in education.
- Disseminating information about exemplary curriculum, instruction, and leadership practices.
- A communication system of publications, seminars, and book discussion guides.Providing programs and information specifically designed to improve the achievement of all students - preschool through adult education.
- Working with other state associations to provide effective programs and information for California educators.
Activities
California ASCD focuses on bringing educators the best thinking on emerging ideas through a variety of products and services, such as
- Monograph publications provide in-depth background on timely topics important to California educators.
- Newsletters which furnish timely announcements on state and local events related to curriculum, instruction, and leadership.
- Regional conferences/seminars which cover topics relevant to local and state needs Statewide conference led by state and national experts on California education issues.
- A diverse professional network which enables members to share state-of-the-art resources, face challenges unique to California educators, and gain insight into effective curriculum, instructional, and leadership practices.
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