Mission Statement
As the provincial leader in professional development, BCASCD identifies quality educational practices, promotes exemplary practices in curriculum, and develops leadership and professional capacity for the success of all learners.
Who We Are
BCASCD is an affiliate of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). As an affiliate we share in the governance of ASCD through representation on the Board of Directors. We are autonomous yet work within and benefit from a common educational framework in an effort to achieve common goals in education.
Why Should You Belong?
BCASCD provides opportunities for British Columbia educators to connect professionally on issues that affect education and professional practice. As the regional leader in professional development, we impact classroom instruction, assessment, and student learning in this province.
Executive
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Our Vision
- To be the leader in offering professional development in the province of British Columbia
- To connect educators through forums, professional conferences, debates and learning seminars
- To be the provincial leader in influencing effective classroom practice
Our Strategic Plan
BCASCD will:
...ensure that all activities of the Board
emerge from our shared mission, vision
and strategic plan.
...provide service to learners in all regions
of the province.
...increase provincial membership that
promotes diverse professional learning
communities.
...develop and maintain effective
communication with our membership.
Benefits of Membership
- Provincial, national and international networking
- Access to national and international resources
- Provision for personal and professional development
- BCASCD conferences
- Regular newsletters and updates
- Access to ASCD curriculum and instruction trainers
- Professional fellowship, quality inservice and sharing of ideas and experience
- Reduced conference costs
