On behalf of NYSASCD welcome to our webpage. Our organization’s mission is to provide educators the tools to develop and deliver quality instructional programs and leadership practice to maximize success for all learners. NYSACD Is a diverse organization with a strong, representative infrastructure and ties to other professional organizations. We anticipate and respond to the needs and issues of our members in a timely manner. We strive to provide quality, personalized, accessible and affordable professional development services that support research-based programs and practices, particularly in high need areas. As an organization we recognize a responsibility to identify and communicate the views of our members, promote the renewal and recognition of educators; and support the development of teachers and leaders, with an emphasis on those new to the profession. Your Executive Board of Directors represents urban, suburban, and rural districts. The members hail from the tip of Long Island to Western New York. We have teachers, administrators, college professors, and NYSED representatives from across the state. For those considering becoming a member, membership benefits include:

IMPACT - New York State ASCD's professional journal provides in depth background on state and local issues facing New York Educators.

ASCDevelopments - the newsletter, furnishes timely announcements on state and local events related to curriculum and instruction.

Regional Institutes -two or three day institutes that bring together national experts and state recognized presenters with practitioners to share ideas and promising educational practices.

Regional Workshops - bring together recognized presenters with practitioners to share ideas and promising educational practices.

Diverse Professional Network - enables members to share state-of-the-art resources, face challenges together, and explore new ideas.

Thank you for taking the time to peruse our website and we look forward to your membership.

Dr. Theodore Fulton