The Mission of RIASCD

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The mission of Rhode Island ASCD, a community of educators, is to improve the quality of learning, teaching, and leading for the success of each learner.
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Rhode Island ASCD is a leading source for professional learning in Rhode Island.  Its exemplary programs, services, and partnerships influence policies and practices for the benefit of the Rhode Island educational community and the subsequent success of students.

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Contact InformationRIASCD
RhodeIslandASCD@gmail.com
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Membership

Membership in RIASCD offers important benefits to educators throughout the year. Members currently receive :
  • electronic newsletters with community connections,
  • educational news summaries including Commissioner’s Updates and access to nationally-published content,
  • Free attendance at General Membership sessions with professional development topics/presentations,
  • In-depth resources with hyperlinks to Rhode Island organizations and school/district level practices that support the Whole Child. This will assist educators at the state and local levels who are interested in developing a Whole Child approach to recognize partners and regulations that are mutually supportive.
  • Discounted rates for registration to Rhode Island ASCD professional development workshops and conferences.
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RIASCD
Executive Board Members

​President
Tracey Whitehead

Past President
Debra Ramm

President-Elect
Joseph Amaral

Senior Associate Advisor
​Dr. Bernard DiLullo

Board Members:
Rosemary Reilly-Chammat
Julie Lima-Boyle
Lawrence Katz
Gino Sangiuliano
Anne M. Seitsinger, Ph.D.
Amanda L. Madore
Donald Rebello
Mary Keenan
Nicole Hitchener
Ray Pouliot
RIASCD Fall Conference
October 20, 2018
Rhode Island College
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​In collaboration with the Statewide Literacy Council, RI Teachers of the Year, and the RI Librarians Association, RIASCD invites you to attend enjoy this year's keynote speaker LeDerick R. Horne ~poet, advocate, and co-author of the book “Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success”.

​Our theme, “Responding to Hidden Disabilities to Educate the Whole Child,” will feature LeDerick Horne.  LeDerick Horne is a poet, advocate, and co-author of the book “Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success” – Released by Brookes Publishing Co.   Within this presentation, LeDerick Horne will share his own experience as a student with a learning disability who was able to graduate from college with a BA in mathematics.  LeDerick is now one of the nation’s most sought after speakers dedicated to improving the outcomes of youth with disabilities. During this family focused presentation, LeDerick will give advice to help all students develop positive identities as people with disabilities.  Strategies for helping students reach their transition goals will as be shared as well as advice on helping students develop positive relationships in school and the adult world.



Lighting the Way to Best Practice


 Committed to Equity and Quality for ALL Learners
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