American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
AASA is the professional organization for over 16,500
educational leaders across North America. Its primary
responsibilities include improving the condition of
children and youth, preparing schools and school systems
for the 21st century, connecting schools and
communities, and enhancing the quality and effectiveness
of school leaders.
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
AERA is concerned with improving the educational process
by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education
and by promoting the dissemination and practical
application of research results.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
AFT is an 900,000-member union of public and
professional employees, including public and private
school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related
personnel (PSRPs), higher education faculty and
professionals, employees of state and local governments,
nurses and health professionals.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is
a nonprofit organization of individuals, institutions,
and companies dedicated to improving all aspects of
engineering education.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
ASCD is 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;
encourages research, evaluation, and theory development;
and disseminates information on education issues ranging
from inclusion to parent involvement, learning styles to
school leadership.
The College Board
The College Board is an association of schools,
colleges, universities, and other educational
organizations in the U.S. and abroad. The organization
facilitates access to higher education and promotes high
academic standards through programs and services in
college admissions, guidance, financial aid, assessment,
and teaching and learning. It also conducts professional
development programs, forums and conferences, policy
analysis, and public outreach. As an authority on access
to higher education, the College Board is a leading
source of information on trends and innovations
affecting students, parents, schools, and colleges.
Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
CoSN is the national voice for advocating access to the
emerging National Information Infrastructure in schools.
Council of Chief State School Officers
The Council of Chief State School Officers is a
nationwide, nonprofit organization composed of public
officials who lead the departments responsible for
elementary and secondary education in the states, the
U.S. extra-state jurisdictions, the District of
Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents
Schools. In representing chief education administrators,
CCSSO works on behalf of the state agencies that have
primary authority for education in each state.
Council of the Great City Schools
The Council of the Great City Schools brings together
some of the largest urban public school systems in the
country in a coalition dedicated to the improvement of
education in the inner cities. By keeping Congress, the
media and the public informed about the problems facing
urban schools and the critical need to ensure that
today's students receive an education based on high
standards and expectations, the Council helps to set the
course for the survival of our cities, the productivity
of our citizens, and the future of our nation
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