What is North Dakota ASCD?

            Perhaps you have heard of ASCD International or you receive its publication, Educational Leadership. But what is North Dakota ASCD? NDASCD is the state affiliate of ASCD International. In fact, we are one of 66 affiliates worldwide. As such, we have the strong support and link to arguably the premier educational organization in the world. ASCD represents 160,000 educators from more than 135 countries.

            North Dakota ASCD’s mission is to challenge the educational community to incorporate research-driven, best practices in teaching and learning. Our goals are to provide quality programs, products, and services; acquire a diverse membership that represents the educational community in North Dakota; and to provide a variety of platforms to develop educators’ capacity for addressing complex issues.