About Us

Welcome to the new Hofstra University ASCD Student Chapter Club website. ASCD, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, is a worldwide organization that promotes professional development among educators. Being an international group, ASCD is comprised of members from over 135 countries.  The Hofstra University ASCD Student Chapter Club formed in April of 2004. We are determined to continue to provide professional development to all teachers and future teachers at Hofstra.  Thanks to the establishment of Hofstra’s student chapter both undergraduate and graduate students from Hofstra who have become part of the ASCD community.  We hope our website will provide both present and future club members with important information and updates on quarterly meetings.

ASCD Belief Statements

· We believe that the individual has intrinsic worth.
· We believe that all people have the ability and the need to learn.
· We believe that all children have a right to safety, love, and learning.
· We believe that a high-quality, public system of education open to all is imperative for society to flourish.
· We believe that diversity strengthens society and should be honored and protected.
· We believe that broad, informed participation committed to a common good is critical to democracy
· We believe that humanities prospers when people work together.

ASCD Mission Statement and Goals

ASCD, a diverse, international community of educators, forging covenants in teaching and learning for the success of all learners.
· ASCD will develop educators’ capacity to address complex problems.
· ASCD will build a more vital and diverse community that shapes teaching and learning world wide.
· ASCD will influence policies and practices that support quality teaching, learning, and leadership.
· ASCD will commit its resources wisely for maximum value to members and the profession.

Hofstra University ASCD Student Chapter Constitution