Professional Educational Organizations

Business National Business Education Association

Education Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) - an international, nonprofit, nonpartisan education association committed to the mission of forging covenants in teaching and learning for the success of all learners. Founded in 1943, ASCD provides professional development in curriculum and supervision; initiates and supports activities to provide educational equity for all students; and serves as a world-class leader in education information services.
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) - a nationwide, nonprofit organization composed of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the states, the US extra-state jursidictions, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity.
Education Writers Association (EWA) - the professional organization of education writers
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Online - This site gives you a very complete view of The National Association of Elementary School Principals, its goals and activities, student services and school improvement efforts, special projects and upcoming events. There are also archived articles of interest from several NAESP research, publications, shopping, and more.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - promoting excellence in early childhood education.
The Teachers' Employment Network - a complete educational employment resource" attempts to bring together teachers looking for jobs and schools looking for teachers. Post and edit your resume or register your district and post your openings, and it's free.
Teaching Matters - a non-profit organization, believes that the first step to student achievement is to provide a relevant and engaging learning experience. "From the classroom to the principal's office, we prepare educators to integrate technology for school improvement."

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English and Journalism National Council of Teachers of English - Find teaching ideas, policy statements, books, discussions, and much more!

Foreign Language, ESL, & Bilingual Education National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE) - collects, analyzes, and disseminates information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners.

Library

Association of Research Libraries (ARL)
National Agricultural Library - Serves as a National Library of the United States and as the Library of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Mathematics

Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology - CeMaST was founded in 1990 to provide a locus of campus-wide efforts for research, teacher education, curriculum development, and dissemination efforts as they apply to integration in mathematics, science, and technology education.
Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics Teaching (CPAM)
The Mathematical Association of America
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics - a resource site for those interested in leadership in mathematics education.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) - a great organization for mathematics teaching resources at all pre-K through grade 12.
School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA)

Science

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Association of Physics Teacher (AAPT)
American Mathematical Society
Association for Women in Science
Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology - CeMaST was founded in 1990 to provide a locus of campus-wide efforts for research, teacher education, curriculum development, and dissemination efforts as they apply to integration in mathematics, science, and technology education.
National Academies of Science - site for the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council and all of their programs.
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) - The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA)
U.S. Professional Scientific Societies - a very comprehensive list of links.

Social Studies

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

Special Education

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Braille Institute - A private, nonprofit organization providing free programs and services for Southern California residents who are blind or visually impaired.

Technology

Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology - CeMaST was founded in 1990 to provide a locus of campus-wide efforts for research, teacher education, curriculum development, and dissemination efforts as they apply to integration in mathematics, science, and technology education.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - their mission is to help K–12 classroom teachers and administrators share effective methods for enhancing student learning through the use of new classroom technologies.

National, Regional, and State Organizations/Agencies

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
National Education Association (NEA)
Educational Resources listed by states - listing of resources including State Education Agencies for all states compiled by the U.S. Department of Education.
Governmental Agencies

Regional Educational Laboratories
Appalachian Educational Laboratory, Inc. (AEL)
Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development (FWL) - WestEd was created in 1995 to unite and enhance the capacity of Far West Laboratory and Southwest Regional Laboratory, two of the nation's original education laboratories created by Congress in 1966. In addition to its work across the nation, WestEd serves as the regional education laboratory for Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Its headquarters are in San Francisco, with additional offices in Arizona, Massachusetts, Washington DC and elsewhere in California.
Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory - mission: to make a difference in the quality of education and learning for all through excellence in applied research, product development, and service.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools--and the students they serve--reach their full potential.They provide research-based resources and assistance to educators, policymakers, and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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International Organizations

Iteachnet - International Educators' Network
Young Children International - The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) introduces this section on this web site as a way to use technology to encourage information exchange with and among our international colleagues.