Education Organizations
American Association for the Advancement
of Science
An international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science
around the world.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Has the fundamental goal of ensuring the "dissemination of knowledge of
physics, particularly by way of teaching."
American Association of School Administrators
AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders
who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
American Federation of Teachers
American Library Association
Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services
and public access to information.
American School Counselor Association
ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic,
personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success
in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members
of society.
Association for Childhood Education International
The Mission of the Association for ACEI is to promote and support in the
global community the optimal 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 Supervision and Curriculum
Development
ASCD supports a diverse, international community of educators, forging covenants
in teaching and learning for the success of all learners.
Center for Children's Books
The CCB houses a non-circulating collection of more than 14,000 recent*
and historically significant trade books for youth, birth through high school,
plus review copies of nearly all trade books published in the U.S. in the
current year.
Center for Civic Education
The mission of the Center for Civic Education is to promote an enlightened
and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively
engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries.
Center for Excellence in Education
The Center for Excellence in Education nurtures careers of excellence in
science and technology for academically talented high school and college
students.
Center for Research on Learning and
Technology
The Center for Research on Learning and Technology is an organization dedicated
to helping people find the appropriate application of technology to improve
teaching and learning in diverse settings.
Education Minnesota
Education Trust
The Education Trust was established in 1990 by the American Association
for Higher Education as a special project to encourage colleges and universities
to support K-12 reform efforts.
Fulbright Exchange Program
Since 1946, the Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program has
helped nearly 23,000 teachers and administrators contribute to mutual understanding
between the United States and countries around the world.
International Reading Association
The activities of the International Reading Association are designed to
further goals of professional development, advocacy, partnerships, research,
and global literacy development.
Minnesota Business
Educators, Inc.
Minnesota Department of Education
National Association for Bilingual Education
Promoting educational excellence and equity through bilingual education,
the NABE is the only national organization exclusively concerned with the
education of language-minority students in American schools.
National
Association for Business Teacher Education
National Association for Gifted Children
The NAGC is an organization of parents,teachers, educators, other professionals
and community leaders who unite to address 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 Music Education
The mission of the MENC is to advance music education by encouraging the
study and making of music by all.
National Association of Elementary School
Principals
The mission of the NAESP is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary
and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment
to all children.
National Association of Teachers of Singing
We continue to encourage the highest standards of singing through excellence
in teaching and the promotion of vocal education and research. Our goals
include the professional advancement of the talented and the enrichment
of the general public.
National Business Education
Association
National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards
The NBPTS is rooted in the belief that the single most important action
this country can take to improve schools and student learning is to strengthen
teaching.
National Center for Education Information
NCEI is the authoritative source of information about alternative preparation
and certification of teachers and school administrators.
National Commission on Teaching and America's
Future
The National Commission on Teaching and America's Future is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to providing every child with competent, caring,
qualified teachers in schools organized for success.
National Communication Association
NCA is a scholarly society and as such works to enhance the research, teaching,
and service produced by its members on topics of both intellectual and social
significance.
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
Through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and
departments of education, NCATE works to make a difference in the quality
of teaching and teacher preparation today, tomorrow, and for the next century.
National Council for the Social Studies
The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership,
service, and support for all social studies educators.
National Council on Economic
Education
NCEE's mission is to help students develop the real-life skills they need
to succeed: to be able to think and choose responsibly as consumers, savers,
investors, citizens, members of the workforce, and effective participants
in a global economy.
National Council of Teachers of English
Since 1911, NCTE has worked to advance teaching, research, and student achievement
in English language arts at all scholastic levels.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The NTCM is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership,
and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics
learning of the highest quality for all students.
National Education Association
"To fulfill the promise of a democratic society, the NEA shall promote the
cause of quality public education and advance the profession of education;
expand the rights and further the interest of educational employees; and
advocate human, civil, and economic rights for all."
National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government
dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs
in the humanities.
National Middle School Association
Since its inception in 1973, NMSA has been a voice for those committed to
the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents.
National Parent-Teacher Association
A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other
citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding
our nation of its obligations to children.
National Partnership for
Excellence and Accountability in Teaching
The mission of the NPEAT is to energize and enable those who teach and influence
teaching to use knowledge based on research and the wisdom of practice to
ensure that teachers have the capabilities, motivation and opportunity to
help all students, especially those placed at risk, achieve challenging
academic standards.
National Research Center
on the Gifted and Talented
The work of The NRC/GT is guided by emerging research about the broadened
conception of human potential and the need to develop "high-end learning"
opportunities for all of America's students.
National Science Foundation
The mission of the NSF is to promote the progress of science; to advance
the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national
defense.
National Science Teachers Association
NSTA's mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching
and learning for all.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
The NSLC supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten
through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as
well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using
service-learning techniques and methodologies.
National Staff Development Council
The NSDC is the largest non-profit professional association committed to
ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
Phi Delta Kappa International
Phi Delta Kappa is an international association for professional educators.
The organization's mission is to promote quality education as essential
to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life by providing
innovative programs, relevant research, visionary leadership, and dedicated
service.
School Nutrition Association
The School Nutrition Association strives to see that all children have access
to healthful school meals and nutrition education
Teachers of English to Speakers
of Other Languages
TESOL values professionalism in language education; individual language
rights; accessible, high quality education; collaboration in a global community;
interaction of research and reflective practice for educational improvement;
and respect for diversity and multiculturalism.
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