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ASCD Professional Learning Community

Welcome! This is your space to learn, share and grow at your own pace. In our shared community we invite you to be brave and bold. Connect with other passionate thinkers who have a shared vision where together you can amplify your voice to reach many. Create your own unique journey that is in harmony with your needs, those of your students, and your school. We can’t wait to help you flourish.

Member Spotlight

This month we celebrate ASCD Community member Starr Sackstein, an ASCD author and presenter, Champion in Education and Emerging Leader! Starr is also partnering with fellow EdChamp Lindsay Prendergast to facilitate an ISTE community on the Connect platform. Get to know Starr this month in the ASCD Community!

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ASCD Emerging Leader Lisa Bradley-Coates joins Virginia Juvenile Justice’s Division of Education!
Lisa Bradley-Coates EL18 is pleased to announce that she has accepted a position within the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice’s Division of Education. Lisa most recently served as Director of Children and Youth for SOAR365 and is a board member for the disAbility Law Center of Virginia. She has served as a Teaching…
Study Finds Fathers have ‘Unique Effect’ on Children’s Educational Outcomes
While it has long been recognized that parental engagement is critical for a child’s education and development, a study led by the University of Leeds claims fathers have “a unique and important effect” on children’s educational outcomes. The study recommends that fathers should carve out as much time as they can to engage…
ASCD Emerging Leader Andrew Miller named Associate Director for Social Studies for Washington State!
Andrew Miller EL16 returns to the United States to serve as the Associate Director for Social Studies for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction after serving as an instructional leader at two top international schools in China and Singapore. He is excited to support all of Washington State's…
ASCD Blog: Embracing Criticism for Growth
In this highly critical education landscape, how can leaders effectively enact change? When criticized, it’s crucial to view the value of criticism along a continuum. Criticism from an incessant complainer carries far less value than the rare criticism from a strong, respected voice in our organization. It’s important to…
Jennifer Doyle Keynotes on “Professional Learning for The Future-Ready Educator"!
Ms. @Jennifer Doyle, Executive Director of our Trinidad and Tobago ASCD affiliate, delivered the Keynote address on August 23, 2023, at a two-day International Symposium organized by the Caribbean Visionary Educators. The theme of the keynote address was “Professional Learning for The Future-Ready Educator.” Learn more…
The One Habit Linked to Intelligence and Cognitive Ability!
A massive study reveals the only habit you can adopt linked to intelligence and cognitive ability. Fortunately, the key isn't who you are or how you're wired. It's what you do. According to a meta-analysis of over 1,300 studies that involved millions of people, openness (not "I'll tell you all my secrets" but a willingness…
ASCD Emerging Leader Lateshia Woodley is the closing keynote speaker at the ASCD Leadership Summit!
Lateshia Woodley EL17 is the closing keynote speaker at the ASCD Leadership Summit in Grapevine, Texas, speaking at 11:30 on Sunday, October 15th. Lateshia will speak on Authentic Leadership: Navigating the Sling Shots and Leading from Within. She has been a crowd favorite at our ASCD Leader Meetups around the country, and…
HBR: Sustainability Is About Your Workforce, Too
In recent years, many companies hired chief sustainability officers and established a set of high-priority programs to reduce carbon emissions and the risk of global climate change. As the EU moves forward with a number of regulations designed to protect the workforce, it’s time to extend the concept of sustainability.…
Join ASCD Emerging Leaders Ndiaye and Weaver for “Using Your Voice for Change” on September 30th!
@Nayoung Weaver and @Rama Ndiaye EL22, with the guidance of AIELOC's Ethics and Restorative Justice Advisory Council, will host an event entitled “Using Your Voice for Change” on Saturday, September 30th at 10:00 am et, with AIELOC founder Kevin Simpson and Cynthia Roberson, Director of DEI at the Mulgrave school in…
You are invited to meet us in Jamaica!
We have already exceeded all previous ASCD Leaders Meetup registrations and we still have room for more leaders in education who are looking to meet likeminded practitioners to fire their passions and help them take their work to the next level! We meet at the Mico University College on November 9th and 10th, the oldest…

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The One Habit Linked to Intelligence and Cognitive Ability!
A massive study reveals the only habit you can adopt linked to intelligence and cognitive ability. Fortunately, the key isn't who you are or how you're wired. It's what you do. According to a meta-analysis of over 1,300 studies that involved millions of people, openness (not "I'll tell you all my secrets" but a willingness…
HBR: Sustainability Is About Your Workforce, Too
In recent years, many companies hired chief sustainability officers and established a set of high-priority programs to reduce carbon emissions and the risk of global climate change. As the EU moves forward with a number of regulations designed to protect the workforce, it’s time to extend the concept of sustainability.…
ASCD Emerging Leader Lateshia Woodley is the closing keynote speaker at the ASCD Leadership Summit!
Lateshia Woodley EL17 is the closing keynote speaker at the ASCD Leadership Summit in Grapevine, Texas, speaking at 11:30 on Sunday, October 15th. Lateshia will speak on Authentic Leadership: Navigating the Sling Shots and Leading from Within. She has been a crowd favorite at our ASCD Leader Meetups around the country, and…
Jennifer Doyle Keynotes on “Professional Learning for The Future-Ready Educator"!
Ms. @Jennifer Doyle, Executive Director of our Trinidad and Tobago ASCD affiliate, delivered the Keynote address on August 23, 2023, at a two-day International Symposium organized by the Caribbean Visionary Educators. The theme of the keynote address was “Professional Learning for The Future-Ready Educator.” Learn more…
ASCD Blog: Embracing Criticism for Growth
In this highly critical education landscape, how can leaders effectively enact change? When criticized, it’s crucial to view the value of criticism along a continuum. Criticism from an incessant complainer carries far less value than the rare criticism from a strong, respected voice in our organization. It’s important to…
ASCD Emerging Leader Andrew Miller named Associate Director for Social Studies for Washington State!
Andrew Miller EL16 returns to the United States to serve as the Associate Director for Social Studies for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction after serving as an instructional leader at two top international schools in China and Singapore. He is excited to support all of Washington State's…
Study Finds Fathers have ‘Unique Effect’ on Children’s Educational Outcomes
While it has long been recognized that parental engagement is critical for a child’s education and development, a study led by the University of Leeds claims fathers have “a unique and important effect” on children’s educational outcomes. The study recommends that fathers should carve out as much time as they can to engage…
ASCD Emerging Leader Lisa Bradley-Coates joins Virginia Juvenile Justice’s Division of Education!
Lisa Bradley-Coates EL18 is pleased to announce that she has accepted a position within the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice’s Division of Education. Lisa most recently served as Director of Children and Youth for SOAR365 and is a board member for the disAbility Law Center of Virginia. She has served as a Teaching…

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