President's Message

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. It is exciting to be in a field where we all play a major role in ensuring that each learner reach his/her full potential. The mission statement for CASCD strongly affirms this focus:
      "CASCD, a diverse community of educators, is committed to promoting exemplary practices to ensure that all learners reach their full potential."

It is backed up by our goals in our strategic plan which calls for:

• CASCD will grow and engage a diverse community by leveraging professional development to include content expertise with technology, networks, and partnerships.
• CASCD will advocate policies and practices that positively influence learning, teaching, and leadership in preparing our children to compete in a global society.
• CASCD will utilize research-based programs, products, and services that will lead educators to use best practices in learning, teaching, and leadership.
• CASCD will continually improve its operational and fiduciary effectiveness to deliver value to its constituents and achieve our organizational goals.

We welcome you to utilize our resources, become a member and be our partner in ensuring each learner reach his/her full potential. It is our moral imperative especially now as our learners compete for jobs in a global society. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Tess Johnson, CASCD President