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The Conferences and Programs Committee shall be responsible for developing regular initiatives and events. This committee shall coordinate and supervise Association program activities and shall coordinate with other committees and the Executive Leadership Committee. The annual Conference committee shall be a sub-committee of this group. The Committee Chair recommends annual Conference Chair(s) for approval by the Executive Leadership Committee. The Committee Chair will serve on the annual conference committee and be the liaison between the Executive Leadership Committee and the annual Conference Chairs. Sub-committees may be formed with the approval of the Executive Leadership Committee.

The Annual Conference Committee is a subcommittee of the Conference and Programs Committee.

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing strategies for increasing and maintaining membership. This committee shall be responsible for the creation of recruitment literature. Sub-committees may be formed with the approval of the Executive Leadership Committee.

The Policy, Advocacy and External Relations Committee shall administer any liaison activities between the Association and those groups and committees at the federal, state and local levels and other professional organizations that concern the work of the Professional Development School movement and other school-university partnerships. Sub-committees may be formed with the approval of the Executive Leadership Committee.

The Communications Committee shall be responsible for developing and monitoring all communications of the Association including email, website, social media, and all other communications the Executive Leadership Committee may authorize. Sub-committees may be formed with the approval of the Executive Leadership Committee

The Awards Committee shall be responsible for soliciting and selecting settings, groups and/or individuals for special recognition by the Association.

The Publications Committee shall be responsible for the oversight , distribution and quality of all the association’s endeavors related to publications including all journals, newsletters, blogs, books, endorsements, and other publications of the association. This committee shall include the appointed editors of the association’s journals/publications who will work in cooperation with the Chair. The Chair may appoint additional committee members as needed. Sub-committees may be formed with the approval of the Executive Leadership Committee

The Anti-Racism Committee shall articulate the values of diversity in all its dimensions including but not limited to race, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and others. The committee works towards equity, inclusion, and social justice and develops goals and initiatives which embrace an organizational culture that is strengthened by multiple perspectives.

The Council of Past Presidents (COPPs) shall be responsible for maintaining the history of the organization by serving as the historian to record institutional memory. The council shall assist in the preparation of future leaders of the organization. The council will support innovation that advances the mission and vision of the organization. All past presidents of the organization are eligible to serve on this committee.

The Research Committee shall support, advocate for, and amplify research in and on PDSs and SUPs, and cultivate an inclusive community of researchers from both the academic and P-12 spheres who are committed to, and engaged in, research in this field.