Mission Statement:

Alaska ASCD is an inclusive professional association for educators, facilitating continuous professional growth and advocating for instructional leadership to assure success for all learners.

Purpose:

To disseminate successful practices of instruction, curriculum development, and supervision and to provide opportunities for building a sustainable community of learners.

Beliefs:

We believe that each individual’s dignity, uniqueness, capability and innate love of learning should be cherished and encouraged.

We believe that diversity should be celebrated in our schools and the values of cultural pluralism and exchange should be affirmed.

We believe that individuals prosper in a nurturing environment that promotes growth, self-renewal and lifelong learning.

We believe that equitable access to high-quality information, ideas and learning opportunities is key to the survival of civilization.

We believe that strong, positive relationships facilitate communication and lead to the accomplishment of organizational goals.

We believe that strong organizations share a culture where informed individuals work toward common goals.