Teachers Associations and Organizations

Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies: Aish HaTorah International
Browse Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies for information on lectures from rabbis, instructional works in the tenets and practices of Judaism.

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Check American Association of College for Teacher Education for valuable links to other association and for the latest initiatives in education.

American Association of Teachers of German
Check the American Association of Teachers of German for curriculum information, and links to related sites, promoting German in schools.

American Council of Teachers of Russian
Check American Council of Teachers in Russian for information on this organization promoting Russian education and training for students.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Browse the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages for this organization's research, national standards for language education, calendar, and links.

American Federation of Teachers
Check American Federation of Teachers for a union of educators and related school professionals with information on education and advocacy.

American Institute of Physics, College Park, Maryland: Society of Physics Students
Browse American Institute of Physics, College Park for information on this college-level physics organization in College Park, Maryland.

Association for Christian Higher Education, Australia
Check the Association for Christian Higher Education for information on Christian higher education assessment, including overview, statements, submissions, press, and book lists.

Association for the Advancement of Arts Education
Check the Association for the Advancement of Arts Education for information on lesson plans, research, arts education listing, and grant information.

Australian Association for the Teaching of English, Australia
Check Australian Association for the Teaching of English, Australia for information on state affiliates, membership, information on conferences, projects, and articles.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Australia: National Catholic Education Commission
Browse Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Australia for information on vision, aims, bibliographies, press releases, articles, links to related sites, and more.

Australian College of Education, Australia
Check Australian College of Education, Australia for information on membership, fellowship, project grants, conference abstracts, reference papers, articles, and more.

Australian Council of TESOL Associations, Australia
Check Australian Council of TESOL Associations, for information on teacher training, published reports and research papers, with information on conferences, and journal.

Australian Federation of Societies for Studies of Society and Environment, Australia
Browse Australian Federation of Societies for information on history, current activities, funding, links to related curriculum and professional development sites, and more.

Australian Geography Teachers Association, Perth, Australia
Check Australian Geography Teachers Association for this organization's promotion of teaching, learning, and application of geography in schools, with links and publications.

Australian National Council of Orff Schulwerk, Australia
Check Australian National Council of Orff Schulwerk for information on this association's approach to music education, with a journal, links to related sites, university courses, and state organizations.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Australia
Check Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Australia for information on media releases, reports, online library, educational tours and training.

Australian Resource Educators Association, Australia
Check Australian Resource Educators Association for information on this resource and advocacy organization geared to teachers in the special education field.

Bureau of Jewish Education, San Francisco, California
Browse Bureau of Jewish Education for resources for parents and educators in the San Francisco area, with programs, services, scholarships, and events.

Catholic Education Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Check Catholic Education Centre for information on publications, links, and program and course information for Catholic students.

Catholic Education Centre, Tasmania, Australia
Browse Catholic Education Centre for information on films, books, and other resources available for Catholic families and their educational choices.

Catholic Education Commission, New South Wales, Australia
Browse Catholic Education Commission, New South Wales for information on educational reforms, policies, curriculum developments, with publications and a directory.

Center for Applied Linguistics
Check Center for Applied Linguistics for information on teaching English as a second language, with projects, services, and publications.

Center for Applied Linguistics: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics
Browse Center for Applied Linguistics for information on articles, abstracts and excerpts of publications geared to language education.

Center for Applied Linguistics: National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education
Browse Center for Applied Linguistics for information on book resources, listserv, and links to related sites of interest.

Center for Excellence in Education
Check Center for Excellence in Education for information on services of this organization geared to promoting student leadership in science.

Centre for Alternative Technology, United Kingdom
Check Centre for Alternative Technology, UK for information on this organization's alternative solutions to environmental problems, including publications, educational resources, and courses.

Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia: Geography Teachers Association of New South Wales
Check Charles Sturt for information on this association of geography teachers in Australia, including conferences, educational issues, newsletter, and more.

Claremont Graduate School, California: Tomas Rivera Policy Institute
Check Claremont Graduate School for information on maintaining and sharing policy research and providing support for education in Latin schools.

Clifton Scientific Trust
Browse Clifton Scientific Trust for information on science education in schools, with reports, information and projects.

Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education
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CSIRO, Australia: Astronomical Society of Australia
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CSIRO, Australia: Marine Research
Browse CSIRO, Australia for information on science and technology research information, media releases, and seminars, further training and publications.

Drama West, Australia
Check Drama West, Australia for information on teaching drama and theater, with reports, links to art education, directories, and journals.

Educational Theatre Association: International Thespian Society
Browse Educational Theatre Association for information on this honor society for middle and high school theater student, with publications list, and links.

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Check Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for information on math and science curricula for K-12 educators, with a guidebook and news.

English Heritage, United Kingdom
Browse English Heritage, UK for information on an organization coordinating the conservation of historic properties in the UK, with curriculum and resources.

European Commission: LINGUA
Check European Commission for an educational program promoting foreign language studies, with project handbook, activities description, and database of participating schools.

General Teaching Council for Scotland, United Kingdom
Browse General Teaching Council for Scotland, UK for information on developing professional standards of teaching, with newsletters, conferences, and more.

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia: Center for History and New Media
Check George Mason University for information on reviews of history and the new media, and how to create works of history.

George Washington University, Washington, D.C.: National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
Check George Washington University for resources geared to linguistic training for students, other programs, and links to related sites.

Government of India: Department of Space: Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmadabad
Check Government of India for information on this research institute in India involved in the study of astronomy and physics.

Incorporated Association of Registered Teachers of Victoria, Australia
Check Incorporated Association of Registered Teachers of Victoria, an organization for teachers in independent school in Australia with courses and publications.

Indian Institute of Technology, India: Biotechnology Center
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Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Check Institute for Global Environment Strategies for information on IGES projects, lessons on science-based instructional material for high school students.

Institute of Historical Research, London, England, United Kingdom
Check Institute of Historical Research, UK for information on research, projects, books, links to archives, and more.

International Society for Music Education
Check International Society for Music Education for information and overviews of the organization's goals and projects, with links and resources.

Iowa State University, Ames: National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center
Check Iowa State University for information on K-12 foreign language education to improve teaching, educational technology, and assessment strategies of educators, with links.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
Check John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for information on performances, ticket reservations, educational programs, and links.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.: ArtsEdge: Arts and Education Through Technology
Browse John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for information on including arts in the schools, newsletter, and resources.

Junior Achievement Organization
Check Junior Achievement Organization for information on business and economics programs for elementary and secondary school students.

MadLab, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Check MadLab, Edinburgh, UK for information on electronics, clubs, science festivals, FAQ, pictures, and kits.

Michigan State University, East Lansing: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning
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Modern Language Teachers Association of Victoria, Australia
Check the Modern Language Teachers Association of Victoria, Australia for information on education resources for modern language teachers, with newsletter, and scholarships.

Music Educators National Conference
Browse Music Educators National Conference for information on curriculum, jobs, information on standards, and more.

National Arbor Day Foundation
Check National Arbor Day Foundation for information on the conservation of trees and education issues, with tips, and catalog.

National Art Education Association
Browse National Art Education Association for information on quality art education in schools, with honor societies, periodicals and conferences.

National Association for Bilingual Education
Browse National Association of Bilingual Education for information on links to related sites, collected especially for teachers.

National Association for Drama in Education, Australia
Browse National Association for Drama in Education, Australia for information on aims, management, structure, and projects of the organization.

National Association of Teachers of Singing
Check National Association of Teachers in Singing for information on events, classes, auditions, intern programs, member details, and contact numbers.

National Athletic Trainers Association
Check National Athletic Trainers Association for information on meeting schedules, links to related sites and accredited programs, indices and journal archives.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Check National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for information ensuring quality in the teaching position by implement national standards, and policy statement.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Check National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for information on quality teacher promotion through professional standards, with standard listings.

National Council of Teachers of English
Browse National Council of Teachers of English for information on services, links to related sites, details on K-12 standards, and more.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Browse National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for information on their association promoting excellence in math education.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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National Education Association
Browse National Education Association for information on their initiatives to improve public education, including resources and related links.

National Energy Foundation: Academy for Natural Gas
Browse National Energy Foundation for information on free educational materials related to natural gas, with resources for all age levels, and more.

National Science Teachers Association
Check National Science Teachers Association for information on this organization which seeks to improve science education, with press releases and upcoming conferences.

National Trust Education
Check National Trust Education for information on curriculum resources for teachers, educational events, nature walks, tours, and contests.

National Union of Teachers, United Kingdom
Browse National Union of Teachers, UK for information for professionals, parents, and students on this large teachers' organization, with news.

Northern Michigan University, Marquette: Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association
Check Northern Michigan University for information on membership, events, physical science links, and grant resources.

Ohr Somayach International, Israel
Check Ohr Somayach International for information on education for Israelis, including guides to cultural resources.

Phi Delta Kappa International
Browse Phi Delta Kappa International for information on improving schools, with an overview, student services, products, and research.

Pi Lambda Theta
Check Pi Lambda Theta for information on this honor society and professional association for educators, including membership benefits, and newsletter.

Pirchei Shoshanim, Israel
Check Pirchei Shoshanim, Israel for information on linking teachers and youth around the world by supporting tools to strengthen Jewish identity.

Prentice Hall: Center for Professional Development and Resources
Check Prentice Hall for information on their K-12 guide for teachers, including multicultural information, publications and training services.

Primary English Teaching Association, Australia
Browse Primary English Teaching Association, Australia for information on networking and discussion opportunities, resources, and more.

Queensland University of Technology, Australia: Australasian Science Education Research Association
Check Queensland University of Technology for information on science education and research, with information on conferences, training, and publications.

Raman Research Institute, India
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Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey: National Association of Mathematicians
Browse Rutgers University for information on mathematical sciences and promotion of excellence in that field, with news and other details.

Science Teachers Association of Victoria, Australia
Check Science Teachers Association of Victoria for information on science resources, with student activities, publications, listservs, and discussion forums.

Scottish Consultative Council on the Curriculum, Scotland, United Kingdom: Scottish Association of Teachers of History
Check Scottish Consultative Council on the Curriculum, UK for information on references, publication, and other news and resources for students.

Sex Education Coalition
Check Sex Education Coalition for information on this organization of health teachers and professionals promoting sex education in public schools.

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
Check Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. for information on promoting sex education in the public schools.

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale: Association of Teacher Educators
Check Southern Illinois University for information on standards developed for teacher educators, and a copy of the planning document.

Southwestern Educational Development Laboratory
Browse Southwestern Educational Development Laboratory for information on language and cultural diversity educational resources for Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

State University of New York, Oneonta: National Council for Geographic Education
Browse State University of New York for information on this organization which seeks to improve geography education in U.S. public schools.

Teachers and Writers Collaborative
Check Teachers and Writers Collaborative for information on this organization pairing professional writers with teachers to further enable writing education.

Teachers for Excellence in Education, Canada
Check Teachers for Excellence in Education for information on this organization seeking to improve conditions and quality of education, with news.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Alexandria, Virginia
Check Teachers of English (TESOL) for career center, literature, and current legislation to further the cause of this organization.

TERC Organization, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Browse TERC for information on this organization seeking to improve math and science education, with materials, research, and workshops.

Trio Programs: Council for Opportunity in Education
Check Trio Programs for information on this nonprofit organization working toward ensuring equality and diversity in higher education.

United States Center for the Advancement of Language Learning
Browse U.S. Center for the Advancement of Language Learning for links to related sites, publications, and materials on foreign language education.

United States Department of Education: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs
Check U.S. Department of Education for information on publications, funding, professional development, and curriculum materials, with links.

United States Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Education Center
Check U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for information on the education center, with links to related sites, workshops, conferences, and more.

United States Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory: Leon Lederman Science Education Center
Check U.S. Fermilab for information on this interactive center for students and educators, including links to related sites, programs, and more.

United States National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Check U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for information on news releases, research information, and publications.

University of Albany, New York: Center on English Learning and Achievement
Check University of Albany, New York for information on teaching and learning English and language arts, including links to sites.

University of Arizona, Tucson: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Check University of Arizona for information on this organization, including links to information on various topics of interest, such as astronomy.

University of California, Los Angeles: National Center for History in the Schools
Check University of California for U.S. and world history, with publications for purchase, including specialized history units on diverse topics.

University of California, Santa Barbara: Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence
Check University of California for information on education and development of curricula for linguistic and cultural minority students, including summaries.

University of California, Santa Barbara: Linguistic Minority Research Institute
Browse the University of California for information on the understanding and improvement of language minority education, including research, and links.

University of Cambridge, England, United Kingdom: British Astronomical Association
Browse University of Cambridge, England for information on the study of astronomy, including news, meeting news, and weather updates.

University of Canberra, Australia: Australian Centre for Arts Education: Australian National Affiliation of Arts Educators
Check the University of Canberra, Australia for information this organization promoting arts education, including a summary of aims, research, and links.

University of Canberra, Australia: Australian Mathematics Trust
Check University of Canberra, Australia for information on links, publications, math enrichment series, and more.

University of Canberra, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Freshwater Ecology
Check University of Canberra, Australia for information on this organization seeking to improve Australia's inland waters using research and education.

University of Central Queensland, Rockhampton, Australia: Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers: Secondary Mathematics Assessment and Resource Database
Browse University of Central Queensland for information on resources for secondary teachers, including tips, puzzles, and jokes.

University of Colorado, Boulder: Association of Teachers of Japanese
Check University of Colorado, for information on the education of the Japanese, including curriculum standards.

University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom: Royal Observatory Edinburgh
Check University of Edinburgh for information on this organization working with the University, with archives, research, news, and more.

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu: Pacific Resources for Education and Learning
Check University of Hawaii for information on an educational laboratory specializing in language and cultural diversity with programs and publications.

University of Illinois, Chicago: Chicago Metro History Education Center
Browse University of Illinois, Chicago for information on the center and its fairs, including guidelines, themes, research, and tips.

University of Illinois, Chicago: Institute for Mathematics and Science Education
Check University of Illinois, Chicago for information on developing innovative educational ideas and the introduction of new curriculum.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: College of Education: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Browse University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign for information on this network for parents, including resources and interactive discussion.

University of Melbourne, Australia: Centre for Cultural Studies in Health
Check University of Melbourne for information on this organization geared to research and teaching programs for international students, including links.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: National Pollution Prevention Center for Higher Education
Check University of Michigan for information on this facility created by the Environmental Protection Agency, with links, case studies, and more.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: North American Association for Environmental Education
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University of New South Wales, Australia: Joint Australian Centre for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica
Check University of New South Wales for information on meetings, working groups, and testing activities related to astrophysical research in Antarctica.

University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom: Association for French Language Studies
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University of Nottingham, England, United Kingdom: Science and Plants for Schools
Check University of Nottingham, UK for information on workshops for teachers, newsletter, and notes on the interactive CD-ROM available for purchase.

University of Omaha, Nebraska: National Association of Economic Educators
Check University of Omaha for information on this organization's goals for economic educators, with links.

University of Plymouth, England, United Kingdom: Centre for Teaching Mathematics
Check University of Plymouth, UK for information on this center for teaching mathematics, including research news, and other developments.

University of Reading, England, United Kingdom: European Initiative for Biotechnology Education
Browse University of Reading, UK for information on this organization seeking to support education in biotechnology, including research, and links.

University of South Australia, Adelaide: Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations
Check University of South Australia for information on this professional group supporting teachers and language education throughout Australia, with materials.

University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Koori Centre: Federation of Independent Aboriginal Education Providers
Check University of Sydney, Australia for information on research, advocacy, and news from this organization supporting indigenous people in their further education.

University of Texas, San Antonio: American Association of Teachers of French
Check University of Texas for information on an organization supporting the education of the French, with resources.