Education funding is shrinking dramatically all over the world. The resulting budget cuts present potential hardship not only for schools and school districts but also for nonprofit education organizations like ASCD. When dollars are scarce, it can mean cutbacks in support for professional development. Fortunately, ASCD is a strong, well-managed operation prepared to meet economic challenges through flexible and responsible business practices.
Technology remains a key tool in ensuring a solid business foundation and enhancing the connection with and among our members and constituents. The ASCD Web site, for example, has been designed to support future technology expansions that will improve delivery of quality professional development and member services. As we look to the future, ASCD will continue to use technology to improve services to our members and to the profession.
The greatest opportunity that ASCD has in meeting current and future challenges lies with our new governance structure. We are casting a wide net and encouraging huge stakeholder involvement in the exciting process of envisioning the Association's role in 21st century education.