Maryland Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Maryland ASCD) was organized in 1946 to provide leadership in education across the state. Maryland ASCD has continued to provide resources, professional learning opportunities, and leadership in the continually changing environment of education. Maryland ASCD works closely with the international organization of ASCD and other state affiliates to provide information about the latest educational news and updates.  Maryland ASCD has a strong base of evidence about learning, teaching, and leading.  Maryland ASCD provides leadership in education across the state.  Its members include school system administrators, teachers, college/university faculty, and others who are dedicated to providing quality education for children.

MARYLAND ASCD HAS JOINED THE NETWORK!

Maryland ASCD has joined the network and is looking forward to focusing our support and goals aligned to the Whole Child ASCD Initiative by participating in the network as it evolves.

At Common Ground last year, Maryland ASCD facilitated a Round Table on The Whole Child. Many participants responded with enthusiasm about the concept and the potential. Please check here frequently as we grow in this important endeavor!

Please read about the Whole Child Approach and what the NETWORK will bring to Maryland. See the information included below and follow links for more information. ASCD will be looking for Maryland schools that want to participate. If you are interested in being on The Whole Child Committee please call or email Chris Sparr at sparrcl@aol.com, or 443-465-4134.

The demands of the 21st century require a new approach to education, one that fully prepares students for college, career, and citizenship. Research, practice, and common sense confirm that a whole child approach to education will develop and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow by addressing students’ comprehensive needs through the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities.

All educators want to improve the work they do for students, their families, and the community. Whether it’s instruction, school climate, leadership, family engagement, or any of the other issues schools face on a daily basis, all educators need tools to help them improve their actions and methods. A whole child approach, which ensures that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, sets the standard for comprehensive, sustainable school improvement and provides for long-term student success.

ASCD’s Whole Child approach is an effort to transition from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the long-term development and success of all children. Through this approach, ASCD supports educators, families, community members, and policymakers as they move from a vision about educating the whole child to sustainable, collaborative actions.