>I thought you might be interested in Regina’s whereabouts this coming March 15, 2008 through March 17, 2008.
Reginia Speaks at ASCD Conference …click here
She’ll be speaking at the annual conference of the ASCD with Willa Spicer, New Jersey Department of Education, Trenton
Topic: Using Performance Assessments to Support Learning: State and District Results
OK, sounds pretty harmless…
But take a closer look at the title of the conference:
2008 Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
reinventing schools
( click here to see the ASCD Conference Logo )
… reinventing schools…hmmmmm
Now take a closer look at the sponsoring organization…
The ASCD has evolved into quite the aggressive elitist advocacy group.
Don’t take my word for it, check out their website…
Here are some online professional development courses that they offer:
ASCD: From Success to Significance …click here
Which contains these lessons:
Lesson 1 — Professional Advocacy
• Think about what it means to be an “advocate.”
• Explore how others have become advocates.
• Consider how to advocate for best practices in education.
Lesson 2 — Advocacy and Influence at ASCD …click here
• Consider how ASCD’s Educator Advocates influence policy.
• Learn about the LEAP Institute.
• Explore how to join your voice with ASCD’s.
Lesson 3 — The Whole Child
• Define “whole child.”
• Explore how a school can nurture the whole child.
Lesson 4 — From Successful to Significant
• Explore what “significance” means for ASCD.
• Consider how you can contribute to ASCD’s effort to become significant.
ASCD: Organization, Community, and Commitment …click here
Which contains these lessons:
Lesson 1 — Why ASCD Is Unique
• Explore what makes ASCD different from other education organizations.
• Learn how to describe ASCD to those nonmembers we wish to influence.
Lesson 2 — How ASCD Governs and Adopts Positions …click here
• Examine ASCD’s current governance structure.
• Explore how ASCD positions get adopted.
Lesson 3 — ASCD’s Commitment to Student Health and Civic Engagement
• Consider ways that “success for each learner” (ASCD’s mission statement) refers to more than strictly academic success.
• Identify specific programs that demonstrate ASCD’s commitment to student health and civic engagement.
Lesson 4 — Ensuring a Diverse, Worldwide ASCD Community
• Identify ASCD’s guidelines for its worldwide work.
• Explore how ASCD seeks to create a more diverse and engaged membership.
ASCD: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow …click here
Which contains these lessons:
Lesson 1 — Setting the Context for Leadership
• Explore the early history of ASCD.
• Consider the leadership opportunities within the organization.
Lesson 2 — Enduring Issues …click here
• Identify the enduring issues promoted by ASCD.
• Explore how ASCD addresses these issues today.
Lesson 3 — Our Vision and Beliefs
• Review ASCD’s vision and belief statements.
• Explore actions based on each belief statement.
Lesson 4 — Our Mission and Goals
• Consider how the mission statement reflects the beliefs and goals of the Association.
• Identify the goals of the Association, as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
And let’s not for get the MATH courses that they are offering…
For Example…
Mathematics for Grades 3-5 …click here
Which is full of “non-math”… click through and check it out.
Well kids, it looks like Regina is a bigger crusader than has been revealed thus far… She’s on a jihad to reinvent our schools and has a massive organization behind her for support… She’s a true believer.
