About Us
Kansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
For the Benefit of All Learners
Our Mission
To envision and interconnected system of quality curriculum, effective practices, ongoing professional development, and meaningful accountability measures for the benefit of all learners."
Our Purpose
The purpose of KASCD shall be the improvement of education through the promotion of programs and practices which offer opportunities for supporting instructional leadership in the development of quality education for all students.
How We Will Accomplish This
Specifically, KASCD shall do the following to execute the Mission and Purpose:
- Promote cooperative curriculum planning and decision making within and among all levels of education
- Develop and sustain communication among those professional groups directly involved in improving curriculum, teaching and learning
- Strive to be a representational organization drawing from the entire educational community
- Encourage and provide research, resources and training on the issues in curriculum, teaching and learning
- Disseminate information about educational practices, media, and research related to curriculum, teaching, and learning
- Assume a leadership role in the areas of curriculum development, teaching and learning
- Recruit and develop effective leaders
- Promote the purposes of KASCD through a comprehensive recognition program
- Strive for balance in curriculum while maintaining a perspective of the total educational program
What We Believe
To view a listing of what we believe, access the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (national organization) web site.