ASCD Annual Conference Whole Child Central
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Already committed to ensuring children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged but looking for new ideas and like-minded colleagues? The Whole Child Central at Annual Conference is the place to be!
Whole Child Central is a new, on-site Annual Conference resource on the whole child that facilitates materials, networking, and conversation.
Whole Child Central will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There, you can
- Listen and participate in the ongoing podcasts and discussions.
- Ask experts your questions about implementing a whole child approach.
- Explore resources to help you implement your strategy.
- Meet up with other educators to discuss new ideas.
The 21st century demands a highly skilled, educated workforce and citizenry unlike any we have seen before. The global marketplace and economy are a reality. Change and innovation have become the new status quo. A strong foundation in reading, writing, math, and other core subjects is as important as ever, yet insufficient for lifelong success. These demands require a new and better way of approaching education policy and practice—a whole child approach to learning, teaching, and community engagement.
The Whole Child Initiative proposes a definition of achievement and accountability that promotes the development of children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. We seek to redefine what a successful learner is and how we measure success. ASCD is helping educators, families, community members, and policymakers move from rhetoric about educating the whole child to reality.
Explore more at our Whole Child Web site!