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Professional Organizations for Educators

Academy for Educational Development
The Academy for Educational Development Web site provides information on health, education, youth development, and the environment.

Achieve
A resource for governors, business leaders, and others seeking to improve student achievement and raise the level of educational standards. Includes annual reports, information on benchmarking and other initiatives, and a national clearinghouse database for researching academic standards.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The official Web site of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
The official Web site of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

American Association of Physics Teachers
The official Web site of the American Association of Physics Teachers. 

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
The official Web site of the American Association of School Administrators.

American Association of School Librarians
The official Web site of the American Association of School Librarians.

American Chemical Society (ACS)
The official Web site of the American Chemical Society.

American Counseling Association
The official Web site of the American Counseling Association.

American Council on Education
The official Web site of the American Council on Education.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
The official Web site of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

American Educational Research Association (AERA)
The official Web site of the American Educational Research Association.

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
The official Web site of the American Federation of Teachers.

American Library Association
The official Web site of the American Library Association.

American Mathematical Society
The official Web site of the American Mathematical Society.

American Music Conference
The official Web site of the American Music Conference.

American School Directory
The official Web site of the American School Directory. 

American School Food Service Association
The official Web site of the American School Food Service Association. 

American Society for Information Science
The official Web site of the American Society for Information Science.

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
The official Web site of the American Society for Engineering Education, which is an association dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology education.

Association for Childhood Education International
The official Web site of the Association for Childhood Education International provides resources to promote the education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society. 

Association for Direct Instruction
The official Web site of the Association for Direct Instruction provides information about effective, research-proven practices for schools.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology
The official Web site of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology seeks to link professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.

Association for Integrative Studies
The official Web site of the Association for Integrative Studies.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
The official Web site of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, which is an association of professional educators who share a commitment to teaching and learning for the success of all learners.
http://www.ascd.org

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
The official Web site of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, which is an organization that is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching with information technology.

Association of Research Libraries
The official Web site of the Association of Research Libraries is an organization that operates as a forum for exchanging ideas and as an agent for collective action.

Association of School Business Officials International
The official Web site of the Association of School Business Officials International provides information about programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources.

Book It!
The official Web site of Book It, a national reading incentive program.

Center for Education Reform
The official Web site of the Center for Education Reform, which is an organization that works with parents, teachers, and policymakers to advance education improvement initiatives, including: school choice, charter schools, high-standards and high-stakes assessment, rigorous curriculum, and other reforms that achieve quality and accountability in education.

Challenger Center for Space Science Education
The official Web site of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, an organization dedicated to teaching children about space exploration.

Coalition for Education in the Life Sciences
The official Web site of the Coalition for Education in Life Sciences provides information about improving undergraduate education in the life sciences.

Concord Consortium
The official Web site of the Concord Consortium provides information about implementing technology in education.

Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
The official Web site of the Consortium for School Networking promotes the use of telecommunications to improve K-12 learning.

Council for Advancement and Support of Education
The official Web site of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, which provides information for professionals in the disciplines of alumni relations, communications, and philanthropy.

Council for Elementary Science International
The official Web site of the Council for Elementary Science International provides information for elementary and middle school science educators.

Council for Exceptional Children
The official Web site of the Council for Exceptional Children provides information about its goal to produce positive educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, or the gifted.

Council on Library and Information Resources
The official Web site of the Council on Library and Information Resources.

Council of Chief State School Officers
The official Web site of the Council of Chief State School Officers offers information about the nonprofit organization, which is composed of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education.

Council of the Great City Schools
The official Web site of the Council of the Great City Schools provides information about some of the nation's largest urban public school systems, advocating K-12 education in inner-city schools.

Creative Education Foundation
The official Web site of the Creative Education Foundation and the Creative Problem Solving Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to maximizing students' creative potential.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
The official Web site of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary society of key women educators, promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

Distance Education and Training Council
The official Web site of the Distance Education and Training Council, which is an organization that promotes sound educational standards and ethical business practices within the distance study field.

The Education Alliance
The Web site from Brown University provides information about the Education Alliance, designed to promote equity and excellence in U.S. schools.

Education Commission of the States
The official Web site of the Education Commission of the States, which is an organization that helps state leaders identify, develop, and implement public policy for education that addresses current and future needs of a learning society.

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
The official Web site of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Web site provides information about programs and meetings for students to become leaders and by addressing important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.

Home School Legal Defense Association
The official Web site of the Home School Legal Defense Association provides information about the rights of parents and students to home school.

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
The official Web site of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans offers educational programs and services for secondary school students to help them overcome adversity.

Human Rights Education Associates
The official Web site of the Human Rights Education Associates supports efforts aimed at introducing human rights concepts into teaching practices.

Institute for Educational Leadership
The official Web site of the Institute for Educational Leadership provides information about publications and programs that promote learning.

Institute for Mathematics and its Applications
The official Web site of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications encourages participation in mathematics with programs and activities.

International Society for Technology in Education
The International Society for Technology in Education Web site provides information for educational technology professionals.

International Technology Education Association
The International Technology Education Association Web site provides information for technology education teachers that teach a curriculum called technology education, which is problem-based learning that utilizes math, science, and technology principles.

International Test and Evaluation Association
The International Test and Evaluation Association Web site provides information about the techniques used to assess the effectiveness, reliability, and safety of new and existing systems and products for testing and evaluation.

Learning First Alliance
The official Web site of Learning First Alliance, a coalition of 12-member organizations working together to improve student learning in America's public schools.

Lutheran Educational Conference of North America
The Lutheran Educational Conference of North America Web site provides information about Lutheran colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

Mathematical Association of America
The Mathematical Association of America Web site provides information through its online newsletter about collegiate mathematics.

National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences Web site provides information about the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council, and the Institute of Medicine.

National Association for Bilingual Education
The National Association for Bilingual Education Web site provides information about the education of language-minority students in U.S. schools.

National Association for Gifted Children
The National Association for Gifted Children Web site provides information about the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

National Association for Women in Education
The National Association for Women in Education Web site provides information about the interests, scholarship, and advancement of women educators and students.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children Web site provides information for early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.

National Association of Biology Teachers
The National Association of Biology Teachers Web site provides information for biology educators to enhance professional performance.

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
The National Association of Elementary School Principals Web site provides information about advocacy and support for elementary and middle school level principals and other education leaders.

National Association of Independent Schools
The National Association of Independent Schools Web site provides information about serving and strengthening schools and associations by promoting high standards of educational quality and ethical behavior.

National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children
The National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children Web site provides information about access to private special education and serving both privately and publicly placed individuals with disabilities.

National Association of School Psychologists
The National Association of School Psychologists Web site provides information about promoting educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth.

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
The National Association of Secondary School Principals Web site focuses on excellence in school leadership by providing programs and services in administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and effective staff development.

National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)
The National Association of State Boards of Education Web site provides information about strengthening state leadership in educational policymaking, promoting excellence in education, equality of access to educational opportunities, and promoting continued citizen support for public education. ¥ (This link may not work in Internet Explorer)

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Web site provides information to financial aid professionals at colleges, universities, and career schools about student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and professional development for financial aid administrators.

National Business Education Association
The National Business Education Association Web site provides information about programs and services that enhance professional growth and development in business.

National Catholic Education Association
The National Catholic Education Association provides information about the advancement of the educational and catechetical mission of the Church to its members in preschools, elementary and secondary schools, parish catechetical and religious education programs, diocesan offices, colleges, universities, and seminaries.

National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing
The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing Web site provides information about the assessment of educational quality and addresses persistent problems in the design and use of assessment systems.

National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE)
The National Center on Education and the Economy Web site provide information about policies, tools, technical assistance, and professional development to design and implement effective standards-based education and training systems.

National PTA
The National PTA Web site provides information that assists parents in developing the skills needed to raise and protect children, and encourage involvement in the public schools.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Web site provides information about improving education in America through quality teaching. (This link may not work in Internet Explorer)

National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
The National Council for Private School Accreditation Web site provides information about Federal recognition of private schools accreditation programs.

National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations
The Council for Opportunity in Education Web site provides information about resources for individuals, parents, and organizations interested in enabling low-income, first generation, and disabled students to attend college.

National Council of Teachers of English
The National Council of Teachers of English Web site provides information about improving the teaching of English and language arts at all grade levels.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Web site provides information about professional development opportunities and improving the teaching and learning of mathematics.

National Dropout Prevention Center
The National Dropout Prevention Center Web site provides information about identifying youth at risk for dropping out of school, and strategies and solutions to keep youth in school.

National Education Association (NEA)
The official Web site of the National Education Association.

National Education Service
The National Education Service Web site provides information about conferences, professional development and research-based materials designed to promote learning.

National 4-H Council
The National 4-H Council Web site provides information about youth development through programs, grants, publications, initiatives, and projects.

National Head Start Association
The National Head Start Association Web site provides information about training conferences, publications, services, and activities that improve the quality of education.

National Home Education Research Institute
The National Home Education Research Institute Web site provides information about home schooling and research about teaching children at home.

National Institute for Science Education
The National Institute for Science Education Web site contains information on projects, publications, contacts, and links to related Web sites in science education.

National Institute for Work and Learning
The National Institute for Work and Learning Web site seeks to bring the work, education, and community sectors together around shared objectives to improve education-work relationships.

National Mentoring Partnership
The National Mentoring Partnership Web site provides resources for mentoring as well as online networking and training events for practitioners and mentors.

National Middle School Association
The National Middle School Association Web site provides information about professional development, research, and conferences designed to improve the educational experiences of young adolescents.

National Multi-cultural Institute
The National Multi-cultural Institute Web site provides information about conferences and individualized training and consulting programs that increase communication, understanding, and respect among people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

National School Boards Association (NSBA)
The National School Boards Association Web site provides information about publications and resources that promote excellence and equality in public education through school board leadership.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
The National Science Teachers Association provides information about conferences, publications, programs and services for science educators.

National Staff Development Council
The National Staff Development Council Web site provides information about ensuring success for students through teacher development and school improvement.

National Tutoring Association
The National Tutoring Association Web site provides information on conferences, certification, and various tutoring programs.

New American Schools Development Corp.
The New American Schools Development Corp. Web site provides information about comprehensive school reform designs that help the nation's schools significantly increase achievement for all students through design-based assistance.

Presidential Classroom for Young Americans, Inc.
The Presidential Classroom for Young Americans, Inc. Web site provides information about the classic civics education program, which gives scholars a broad view of the federal government.

School Science and Mathematics Association
The official Web site of the School Science and Mathematics Association.

Science Service
The Science Service Web site provides information designed to advance public understanding and appreciation of science as well as encourage young people to utilize and strengthen their knowledge in science, math, and engineering.

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Web site provides information about mathematics related books, journals, and conferences.

Teach For America
The Teach For America Web site provides information about the national corps of recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Web site provides information to help teachers of English to speakers of other languages foster effective communication in diverse settings while respecting individuals' language rights.

Triangle Coalition
The Triangle Coalition Web site provides information on improving science, mathematics, and technology education.

UNESCO Science and Technology Education
The UNESCO Science and Technology Education Web site provides information about primary and secondary education in science and technology.

United States Distance Learning Association
The United States Distance Learning Association Web site provides information to support the development and application of distance learning.