WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2024 — Over 200 educators from across The Bahamas were in Washington, D.C. this past week to attend the 2024 Conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from March 22 -24.
The conference is an annual event that brings together educators, administrators, and other stakeholders in the field of education. It typically features keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on various aspects of teaching, learning, leadership, and curriculum development.
The purpose of the conference is to provide professional development, share best practices, and foster collaboration among educators to improve student outcomes and enhance the quality of education.
Bahamian educators who participated in the conference were from Grand Bahama in the North to Inagua in the South and hold posts ranging from Assistant Director of Education to support staff. This year, the Bahamas received honourable mention as the largest delegation outside of the US and more than many States within the USA.
Attendees explored the latest trends, research, and innovations in education to enhance their practice and support student success.
A highlight of the Bahamian group’s participation in the conference was a reception hosted by His Excellency Wendall K. Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, at his residence.
“ASCD is where educators come to learn about new instructional strategies, grow as individuals and thrive as professionals,” ASCD notes on its website “We are the preeminent global leader of professional learning resources for all classroom teachers, instructional leaders, principals, and superintendents. For over 80 years, educators and instructional leaders have used ASCD’s educator-generated, evidence-based resources, digital tools, and solutions to build teaching and learning environments to elevate education and boost student achievement.”
The website adds, “In 2023, ASCD merged with education nonprofit ISTE, bringing together expertise in technology and innovation with deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction. As a collective organization, we’ve expanded our ability to serve educators throughout their careers, and are setting a course to design the future of education by preparing educators in effective pedagogy practices supported by technology.”
