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Florida Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

 

 

About FASCD 

 

The Florida Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (FASCD) is a statewide professional organization committed to educational excellence through improved instruction, supervision and curriculum development.

 

Membership is open to all who share this commitment: public and private school educators (Pre-K through University), business leaders, parents, community leaders, school board members and students.

 

FASCD is one of Florida's oldest professional associations. It has been affiliated with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) since 1946. It is a non-profit organization and part of an international organization of almost 200,000 members.

 

Vision

 

By 2004 FASCD will...

...be well known throughout the educational community - have "name" recognition.

...be a provider of professional growth opportunities to a variety of groups for the purpose of enhancing student learning.

...be diverse in gender, ethnicity and job roles.

...have a wide appeal to many educational groups and organizations throughout the state.

...have a collaborative and advisory relations with other organizations.

...be recognized as the education leader in Florida and a catalyst for change.

...establish and review positions on educational issues that influence practice and policy.

...be recognized for quality publications and on-line resources.

 

Mission

Providing educational direction for all who impact teaching and learning.

Purpose

The purpose of this association shall be the general improvement of instruction and supervision and the encouragement of professional growth.

 

Goals

Provide a forum for collaboration to improve education.

Deliver programs in a variety of formats, which meet the needs of Florida educators.

Provide a communication network that links Florida educators.

Support and encourage research and development activities designed to enhance educational practice.

 

Beliefs

We Believe that...

...collaboration fosters a quality educational system.

...an ever-changing world necessitates life long learning

...dialog among people promotes understanding and vision for a common purpose.

...sound decision making in democracy is founded on an informed society.

...diversity strengthens society.

...learning occurs in an environment that fosters safety, love and trust.