CSDC, an affiliate of the National Staff Development Council (NSDC), strives to ensure success for all students by serving as the statewide network to those who improve schools and by advancing individual and organizational development. CSDC provides leadership in Colorado in the area of professional development with a focus on promoting change for student success, risk-taking, and sharing expertise. CSDC serves its members and other educators by networking, problem solving, sharing, and learning collaboratively.

Top 10 Reasons to Join CSDC:

1. Gain access to the most up-to-date information on professional learning;
2. Grow professionally through educational program offerings at a discount;
3. Promote a greater appreciation for the impact of educator learning on student learning;
4. Strengthen professional learning so that teaching, leadership, and student success improve;
5. Make a difference in my own school, district, and state or province;
6. Influence state/provincial and school system policies and practices related to professional learning;
7. Network and form relationships with other professionals as part of a learning community;
8. Grow as a leader and offer my own leadership skills;
9. Foster and maintain a code of ethics for practice; and
10. Be affiliated with NSDC, an organization that is recognized nationally as the premier voice for professional learning.