Welcome to the new Texas ASCD Blog! 2008 is going to be an exciting year for us and you can hear all about it here on this blog. The Texas ASCD office opened up after the holidays this past Monday, January 7th and the staff has been busy ever since.
On Wednesday, January 9th the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) met in Dallas to discuss the upcoming conference. The 2008 Annual Conference theme is Leading for 21st Century Learning. The strands for the conference will cover subjects such as: technology, literacy, engaging instruction, capacity building, and multiple assessment measures. The LAC is committed to getting teachers, schools, and students ready for the ever-changing world. The 21st Century brought with it many new ideas and resources, but no explanations of how to change our way of understanding and teaching. The committee hopes that by committing to helping leaders prepare for the future, our children will in turn be ready for what the world throws their way.
The 2008 Annual Conference will be held at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas over October 19th through October 21st. Please continue to check back with our blog to learn about our conference as well as what Texas ASCD can do for you. Also, let us know if you have a suggestion or comment for Texas ASCD or our annual conference.
