Teachers & Administrators

Employees undertaking teaching, guidance and general educational functions who have university or alternative certification, as well as employees undertaking administrative and management roles in K-12 educational institutions.

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Training

Materials on the methods of training teachers, including the education functions of teacher education programs.

Resources in this category:

African Studies Association
http://www.africanstudies.org/

Founded in 1957 as a nonprofit organization, the African Studies Association (ASA) consists of a membership of individuals who are interested in African affairs. Most live in America with other residing in Canada, Asia, Europe, and Africa and are school teachers from K-12, researchers associated with universities, and others who work in the fields of international developement, health, foreign affairs, and government service. The mission of the ASA is to provide a forum for individuals who profess a scholarly and professional interest in Africa. The site points to institutional officers, mission, local business including annual, board, business and town meetings, and it lists many links associated with the organization's mission through the African Studies Main Menu.

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
http://www.aacte.org/

"A national, voluntary association of colleges and universities with undergraduate or graduate programs to prepare professional educators. The Association supports programs in data gathering, equity, leadership development, networking, policy analysis, professional issues, and scholarship."

American Association of Philosophy Teachers
http://www.philosophyteachers.org/

"AAPT is dedicated to the advancement of the art of teaching philosophy." Get links to information regarding membership, newsletters, internet resources, and related sites.

The American Association of Physics Teachers
http://www.aapt.org/

"The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) exists to enhance physics education for tomorrow's science professionals and to promote science literacy to the general public. Formed in 1930, AAPT is an organization of over 11,000 physics educators from high school, two-year college, college, university, and research environments." This site provides links to information regarding a calendar of events, FAQs, programs, membership, meetings, journals and publications, and related sites.

American Association of School Administrators
http://www.aasa.org/

"AASA, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for over 16,500 educational leaders across North America and in many other countries. The organization, with a staff of 50, is one of elementary and secondary education's longstanding professional organizations." This site provides links to information regarding new issues, programs, legislative alerts, publications, membership, job bulletins and conferences.

American Association of Teachers of French
http://frenchteachers.org/

This association for French teachers links to resources on promoting French, teaching foreign languages with the Internet, and news.

American Association of Teachers of German
http://www.aatg.org/

"It's the only national individual memebership organization dedicated to the advancement and improvment of the language, literature, and culture of the German-speaking countries. With over 7,300 members, the AATG is for teachers of German with students in all levels of instruction." Site contains information on seminars, course materials, resources, teaching tips, and other professional resources.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

This is "the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 7,000 foreign language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry." The site includes a directory of resources for students and teachers of foreign languages and a library of materials by the ACTFL.

The American Federation of Teachers
http://www.aft.org/

"The American Federation of Teachers (AFL-CIO) is a union of public employees of about 950,000 members including Teachers in K-12, higher education and community colleges. It also organizes state employees, health care professionals and paraprofessional and school related employees."

American School Food Service Association
http://www.asfsa.org/

"ASFSA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The association strives to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. The primary activities of the association are providing education and training; setting standards through certification and credentialing; gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition; and representing the nutritional interests of all children." This site includes information on child nutrition, recipes, news and upcoming events, and membership information.

Association for Canadian Studies in the United States
http://www.acsus.org/

"The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS), a multidisciplinary associaton of scholars, professionals, and institutions, is dedicated to improving understanding of Canada in the United States. Founded in 1971, ACSUS encourages creative and scholarly activity in Canadian studies, facilitates the exchange of ideas among Canadianists in the U.S., Canada, and other countries, enhances the teaching of Canada in the U.S., and promotes Canada as an area of academic inquiry." The site has information about the association, grants it sponsors, publications, and conferences.

Association for Childhood Education International
http://www.udel.edu/bateman/acei/

The ACEI is "dedicated to the dual mission of promoting 1) the inherent rights, education and well-being of children from infancy through early adolescence, and 2) high standards of preparation and professional growth for educators." Find information here about conferences, speakers, journals & newsletters, committees, education publications & resources, and membership.

Association for Japanese-Language Teaching
http://www.ajalt.org/e/

Site contains information on Training of Teachers, Regional Cooperation Activities, Language Education Research, Public Information Activities, Development of Teaching Materials, and Publishing Activities.

Association of American Educators
http://www.aaeteachers.org/

"The AAE is a nonprofit, national professional association that is meeting a critical need for many of America's educators. Recently, a group of concerned educators from around the country came together to address the problem of low public esteem for our national educational system. This group included some of the most respected names in education; many of which you will recognize on our Advisory Board. We were inspired to establish an organization for professional educators who are more concerned about our children's right to a good education than they are with just their own benefits." This site includes information on membership, selected articles to AAE's newsletter, and links to other resources.

Association of Teacher Educators
http://www.ate1.org/pubs/home.cfm

"The Association of Teacher Educators is the only national, individual membership organization devoted solely to the improvement of teacher education for both school and campus-based teacher educators. ATE members represent over 650 colleges and universities, 500 major school systems, and the majority of the state departments of education." This site provides links to information regarding events, special interest groups, membership and media resources.

Canadian Teachers' Federation
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/

The CTF is the national bilingual umbrella organization for teachers for Canada. CTF advocates for the teaching profession and provides support to its Member organizations and teachers. This site contains information on educational issues, programs, and publications.

Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

"The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice." Site contains "membership information, publications, site of the ERIC clearinghouse on disabilities and gifted education, professional development information, highlights of the latest news, National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education, more"

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
http://www.deltakappagamma.org/

"The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in 1929, is an honorary society of more than 152,000 women educators in all fields of education at all levels, early childhood educators through university professors, librarians and counselors. There are over 3,100 chapters in 75 states or countries in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America and Europe. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The site outlines the history of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, gives information about events, programs and projects in which the Society is involved, and offers online information and services to members."

La Fédération des commissions scolaires du Québec
http://www.fcsq.qc.ca/

"The Federation des commissions scolaires du Quebec (FCSQ) coordinate the activities of 61 school boards. The FCSQ mission is to contribute to promote the education and to represent and defend the interest of the school boards."

The Intercultural Development Research Association
http://www.idra.org

"Based in San Antonio, Texas, The Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) is an independent, non-profit organization that advocates the right of every child to a quality education. IDRA conducts research and development activities, creates, implements and administers innovative education programs; and provides teacher, administrator, and parent training and technical assistance." Articles on education topics from the IDRA Newsletter; statistics and dropout data; background and updates on policy issues ; lots of links.

International Reading Association
http://www.reading.org/

"The International Reading Association seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction through studying the reading processes and teaching techniques; serving as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research through conferences, journals, and other publications; and actively encouraging the lifetime reading habit... [It] is a dynamic and diverse organization that includes classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants, administrators, supervisors, college teachers, researchers, psychologists, librarians, media specialists, students, and parents." Find out about their publications, international projects, research, and advocacy efforts.

Minnesota Science Teachers Association
http://www.mnsta.org/

"MSTA is an affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association and is an organization of science education professionals. The MSTA has as its purpose the stimulation, improvement, and coordination of science teaching and learning." The web site has links to "Join MSTA", "Science Links", "Events Calenda", "MSTA board", etc.

Music Teachers National Association
http://www.mtna.org/

"Music Teachers National Association has existed to support music teaching and the art of music since 1876 when Theodore Presser and sixty-two colleagues founded America's oldest professional music association. MTNA today is a nonprofit organization of 24,000 independent and collegiate music teachers committed to furthering the art of music through programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and scholarly research." The site has information about the national convention, the Music Teachers Nurturing Audiences campaign, certification, student competitions, publications and professional resources, and the association journal as well as guidelines for choosing a music teacher, a directory of members, and an independent teacher locator service.

National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.nagc.org/

"The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, 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...NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students." The site contains membership information, info on conferences and upcoming events, publications (some abstracts and excerpts available), and resources for parents.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org/

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards works to make "teaching a profession dedicated to student learning and to upholding high standards for professional performance." The site includes a news center, information on National Board Certification, a directory of certified teachers, information on products and services, and information on political action across the country.

National Council of Teachers of English
http://www.ncte.org/

"The National Council of Teachers of English, the world's largest subject-matter educational association, is devoted to improving the teaching of English and the language arts at all levels of education. Since 1911, NCTE has provided a forum for the profession, an array of opportunities for teachers to continue their professional growth throughout their careers, and a framework for cooperation to deal with issues that affect the teaching of English. NCTE has 80,000 members and subscribers in the United States and other countries. Individual members are teachers and supervisors of English programs in elementary and secondary schools, faculty in college and university English departments, teacher educators, local and state agency English specialists, and professionals in related fields." The NCTE home page contains links to conventions; books; conversations (listservs); conferences; journals; memberships; and current news. Each category has extensive topics. There are no online full texts under journals, only subscription emails and tables of contents.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
http://www.nctm.org/

"For more than 75 years, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has been dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of mathematics." NCTM represents mathematics educators at the elementary school, middle school, high school, and college and university levels, and is "the largest nonprofit professional association of mathematics educators in the world." The site includes information about organizational conferences and publications.

National Middle School Association
http://www.nmsa.org/

"Established in 1973, National Middle School Association (NMSA) serves as a voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents (youth 10-15 years of age). NMSA is the only national educational association exclusively devoted to improving the educational experiences of young adolescents." The NMSA research center includes research summaries on topics related to adolescents, such as their developmental needs, school health programs, and sports.

National Parent Teacher Association
http://www.pta.org/

National PTA is a child advocacy organization in the United States. The PTA is a not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities. This site contains links to local PTAs, legislative activity, information about membership and program area information.

National Science Teachers Association
http://www.nsta.org/

"The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 53,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education. To address subjects of critical interest to science educators, the Association publishes five journals, a newspaper, many books, a new children's magazine called Dragonfly, and many other publications. NSTA conducts national and regional conventions that attract more than 30,000 attendees annually. NSTA provides many programs and services for science educators, including awards, professional development workshops, and educational tours. NSTA offers professional certification for science teachers in eight teaching level and discipline area categories. In addition, NSTA has a World Wide Web site with links to state, national, and international science education organizations, an on-line catalog of publications, and two 'discussion rooms' to foster interaction and ongoing conversations about science education."

Saskatchewan Association of School Business Officials
http://www.sasbo.com/

Professional association promoting standards of school business management and a quality educational environment for Saskatchewan schoolchildren. The site includes a code of ethics, information on employment opportunities, upcoming events, and a membership directory.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/index.asp

"TESOL's mission is to develop the expertise of its members and others involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages to help them foster effective communication in diverse settings while respecting individuals' language rights." The site has information about ESL issues and TESOL's advocacy efforts. Some resources are restricted by login to TESOL members only.

World Association for Online Education
http://www.waoe.org/

"The World Association for Online Education is an international professional organization concerned with online pedagogy and turning online education into a professional discipline. WAOE offers membership services relevant to educators concerned with teaching online, public services for international society, and collaboration with other educational organizations functioning in cyberspace. WAOE Websites are dispersed among many languages and countries with the main site disseminating general information about membership, communication channels, current projects and so forth."