Association News

ASCD Middle East International Conference
Colleagues from around the globe will come together in one of the world's most beautiful cities to explore what it means to ensure every student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged. ASCD's Middle East International Conference, The Whole Child: Embracing a Global Vision, will be held Nov. 8 to 9 in Istanbul, Turkey. The program will include a variety of sessions designed to facilitate the sharing of best practices in curriculum and instruction and will cover three of ASCD's most requested areas of emphasis: Understanding by Design, Differentiated Instruction, and What Works in Schools. Find out more at http://www.ascdme.org/

Plan Ahead to Attend ASCD 2008 Conference on Teaching and Learning
Plan to attend the ASCD 2008 Conference on Teaching and Learning. The conference will be held October 24-26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. For more conference information on this conference, Professional Practices That Work: What's Blocking High Student Achievement? , go to http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.4bf962 cfeb89d92abfb3ffdb62108a0c/

Planning Staff Development?
Is your school district looking to learn about the latest research or refine its teaching practices? The ASCD Faculty are a group of expert trainers and consultants from the field of education ready to design workshops, keynote speeches, consultations, or conferences for your district. These education experts come to your site to provide these services. Not sure if you are ready to bring a consultant to your district? Start your planning by taking our survey. Go to http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.3b1843 236b4bbe6ddeb3ffdb62108a0c/;jsessionid=IHmrz8W sR4KDVkxaz2Zly3j5DWdFNKv25X1Pdf47KBgyBHQB5t 4D%21-2007177629

Download Sessions from ASCD's 2007 Conference on Teaching and Learning ASCD offers educators the opportunity to download sessions missed at the 2007 Conference on Teaching & Learning. Whether they missed a session or couldn't attend the conference, ASCD vendor, Playback Now, offers both individual sessions and bundled packages. Find out more at http://www.iplaybackascd.com/prod_detail_list/32

Plan Ahead to Attend ASCD 2008 Conference on Teaching
and Learning
Plan to attend the ASCD 2008 Conference on Teaching and Learning. The conference will be held October 24-26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Conference previews will be posted on the ASCD web site in April 2008.

ASCD Online Membership to Reach Gen X, Global Educators
Technology is rapidly changing how people access information and educators are no exception. Teachers and administrators throughout the world are increasing their use of electronic media not only to deliver the most effective learning for their students but also for their own professional development. To respond to these needs, ASCD has launched ASCD Express, a new pilot membership category that delivers all ASCD benefits electronically. Find out more at http://www.ascd.org/

Become an ASCD Member
In case you are a member of Illinois ASCD and not a member of ASCD, visit the ASCD web site for information on how to join us or call 1-800-933-2723