ASCD Governance
ASCD is governed by a Board of Directors, which meets several times a year and is chaired by the association's president. Elections for the ASCD Board of Directors are contested, and no campaigning is allowed. A balanced slate of diverse, qualified candidates is selected annually by the Nominations Committee, and those elected serve a four-year term.
ASCD is governed by a Board of Directors, which meets several times a year and is chaired by the association's president. Elections for the ASCD Board of Directors are contested, and no campaigning is allowed. A balanced slate of diverse, qualified candidates is selected annually by the Nominations Committee, and those elected serve a four-year term.
Governance Announcements
2022 ASCD General Membership Board Election Is Closed
Eligible ASCD members have the opportunity to vote for two candidates for the ASCD Board of Directors in the 2022 election. The voting window is now closed. Election results will be available soon.
Visit the Elections page for more information about the voting process, eligibility, and this year's candidates. Additional information is available in the General Election FAQ.
2022–2023 ASCD Board of Directors
The ASCD Board of Directors comprises members elected by the general membership who serve a four-year term and appointed members who may serve up to four years.
The ASCD Board of Directors comprises members elected by the general membership who serve a four-year term and appointed members who may serve up to four years.
More ASCD Governance Information
ASCD Nominations Committee
The ASCD Nominations Committee is charged to recruit, select, interview, and recommend candidates for the ASCD Board of Directors. The committee will participate in several mandatory virtual trainings and, in November, spend two days to conduct interviews and determine the slate of board candidates. Committee members serve a two-year term.
The ASCD Nominations Committee is not currently accepting applications.
Corporate Records
ASCD Members are entitled to inspect and copy certain books and records of ASCD. Members must request to do so in writing at least five business days in advance, stating their purpose and specifying the records desired. All inquiries may be forwarded to the Governance Unit.
Copies of ASCD's Internal Revenue Service Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (IRS 990) are available on the GuideStar website.
More Resources
ASCD Annual Report (PDF)
Code of Ethics (PDF)
Constitution/Bylaws (PDF)
ASCD Positions (PDF)