ASTD Partners

ASTD-Valley of the Sun supports numerous local and national organizations that provide great value to our members. In an effort to recognize and support these partners, we offer you a convenient way to access their websites.

Be sure and let our partners know where you found them!

• Arizona Organization Development Network (AzODN) - AzODN is a growing, self-renewing, authentic community of change agents committed to working with individuals, organizations and the community in ways that move its members and others to attain their highest potential.  

• Arizona Chapter of the International Society for Performance Improvement - With a constant flow of new ideas and shared experiences, ISPI embodies the concept of giving something back to one's profession. With so many ways to become an active and contributing member, ISPI truly offers something for every practitioner. Come and join us to find out what's happening in the field of performance improvement in Arizona

• The Diversity Leadership Alliance - Diversity Leadership Alliance (DLA) is a non-profit organization that provides diversity and inclusion education, resources, tools and forums to the Phoenix area. As our world becomes more fluid, with rapid changes in demographics, an inclusive community will help us effectively collaborate with each other by utilizing our strengths to benefit our businesses and community.

• Society for Human Resource Management - The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

• Training Magazine - Training magazine is a 41-year-old professional development magazine that advocates training and workforce development as a business tool. The magazine delves into management issues such as leadership and succession planning, HR issues such as recruitment and retention, and training issues such as learning theory, on-the-job skills assessments and aligning core workforce competencies to enhance the bottom line impact of training and development programs. Written for training, human resources and business management professionals in all industries, Training combines a paid circulation with qualified, controlled recipients to deliver the strongest circulation in the market.

• The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.