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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Founded in 1943, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that represents 175,000 educators from more than 135 countries and 58 affiliates. ASCD addresses all aspects of effective teaching and learning-such as professional development, educational leadership, and capacity building. Visit the ASCD Web site for the latest information regarding ASCD offerings.

Earn Graduate Credit for Work Linked to the Annual ASCD Conferences

Through a program developed by Plymouth State University (PSU) and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), educators can earn graduate level credit for ASCD online courses, projects completed in conjunction with attending the Annual ASCD conference and/or ASCD Professional Development Institutes.

Tuition Information

Graduate credits are offered at a rate of $145 per credit plus a $25 administrative fee per registration.

Graduate Credit Instructions for ASCD Online (2-credit) Courses:

  1. Register, pay and participate in an ASCD 2-credit online course.
  2. Complete the Plymouth State University graduate course registration form. Clearly indicate the name of the ASCD online course you are registering for on the registration form.
  3. Return PSU registration form with full tuition payment along with:
    • A copy of the ASCD Certificate of Completion.
    • A 3-5 page reflection paper. The topic of this reflection is to review the learning experience and its application in the student's professional environment.
  4. Once the paperwork is received and the student registered a confirming e-mail is sent to all the e-mail accounts provided on the registration form assigning a PSU faculty member who will evaluate the ASCD course reflective paper.

Graduate Credit Instructions for ASCD Conferences and/or Professional Development Institutes (1-3 credits):

  1. Register, pay and participate in an ASCD Conference or Professional Development Institute.
  2. Review PSU 1-3 credit requirements:

    One credit requirements
    Students will attend at least one day of the conference/professional development institute and write a brief paper reviewing the key points of the sessions and the application of these points to their educational position. Students can mail or e-mail their summary (about 3 pages) and obtain feedback from the instructor.

    Two credit requirements
    Students will attend the conference/professional development institute for two or more days and write an action plan to implement ideas into their schools and classrooms. A summary of key ideas, a timeline, and an evaluation plan including research, should be included in this plan. Students should correspond with the faculty member periodically to receive feedback (at least twice during the semester).

    Three credit requirements
    Students will attend the full conference/ professional development institute and write an action plan (see above). In addition, students should submit an annotated bibliography of research and readings associated with this plan (approximately five to ten readings, including online information, books, journals, etc.)

  3. Complete the Plymouth State University graduate course registration form. Clearly indicate the name of the ASCD Conference or Professional Development Institute you are registering for on the registration form.
  4. Return PSU registration form with full tuition payment along with the credit requirements you are pursuing.
  5. Once the paperwork is received and the student registered a confirming e-mail is sent to all the e-mail accounts provided on the registration form assigning a PSU faculty member who will evaluate the ASCD coursework requirements.

Mail all graduate registration materials to:

Plymouth State University
College of Graduate Studies – MSC 11
ATTN: ASCD Registrations
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595

E-mail to gradpartnerships@plymouth.edu for more information about the registration process.






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