Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Hosts Gathering

The former principal of the Bonsall Union School District, Jon Ray is now the superintendent of Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District in Humboldt County, California. Superintendent Jon Ray also belongs to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), where he assists advisors on curriculum content and delivery.

Established in 1943, the ASCD develops and delivers innovative education programs, products, and services. With more than 115,000 members in more than 128 countries, the ASCD provides opportunities to educators for professional development experiences.

One of the ways the ASCD connects with its members is through its annual conference. The 2018 conference will bring together thousands of educators working at every level in education. 

Conference attendees will participate in debates, interactive sessions, and panels, and will have the opportunity to listen to respected keynote speakers. The 2018 conference, which will take place March 24 through 26 in Boston, is entitled “ASCD Empower18: The Conference for Every Educator.”

The ASCD Prepares to Host 2017 Conference on Teaching Excellence

An education leader with experience working as a teacher, a principal, and a superintendent, Jon Ray currently serves as the superintendent of the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District in Humboldt County, California. Alongside his administrative activities there, Jon Ray works closely with several education associations, including the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). 

As part of its efforts to improve education and educational leadership, the ASCD holds various conferences, institutes, and symposia throughout the year. The organization recently wrapped up its 2017 Annual Conference and is now busy preparing for a number of upcoming events, including the 2017 Conference on Teaching Excellence. 

A three-day event, the 2017 Conference on Teaching Excellence will be held June 30-July 2 in Denver, Colorado. ASCD members and non-members can now register for the conference, which will feature teachers and education thought leaders discussing assessment, differentiation, lesson planning, literacy, and a range of other topics. The event will also include pre-conference institutes held on Thursday, June 29. 

Outside of the various learning activities, attendees at the Conference on Teaching Excellence will have the opportunity to meet up with colleagues at a welcome reception, keynote luncheons, and free networking breakfasts. Additional details, including registration rates and hotel information, can be found at www.ascd.org.