Join Us in Chicago

From Mary Ellen Freeley, ASCD President

I hope you will join us at the 2006 ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, April 1-3, in Chicago, Illinois.

To allow attendees opportunities to think critically about where we have been and to become actively engaged with where we are going in education, the 2006 Conference Planning Committee selected the theme

Constructing the Future, Challenging the Past: Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Leadership

The conference theme will be organized around three strands:

• Learning and Teaching
• Leadership and Organizational Development
• Policy and Advocacy

Thanks to all who shared the excitement of this year's conference in Orlando. Please mark your calendars now for April 1-3, 2006.

It has been twelve years since we gathered in the "windy city" to exchange ideas and expertise with our colleagues. We will do so again next spring while enjoying the stimulation of this exciting, revitalized venue. Make plans now to attend our 61st Annual Conference.

I look forward to seeing all of you in Chicago!