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1. Academic Associations
2. Directories
3. Professional Groups
4. Research Associations
5. School Associations
6. Student Groups
7. Other Organizations

Academic Associations

1. AECT
   Association for Educational Communications and Technology aims to improve teaching through the use of technology.
2. ASCD
   Publications and professional development services information from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
3. Academy for Educational Development
   Description of nonprofit organization which develops education programs in partnership with government and schools.
4. Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association
   Meet the board of directors, browse the objectives and updates, and access educational resources. Also read The Catholic Dimension publication.
5. Alberta School Boards Association
   Read staff profiles, an overview of their goals, and media releases and reports. Use the discussion forum, search tool, and feedback form.
6. American Association of School Administrators
   Outlines initiatives and legislation, headlines, and upcoming conferences. Get summaries of state associations, awards, and scholarships.
7. American Mensa
   Membership information, upcoming regional events, FAQs, and a page for those involved with gifted children.
8. Association for Childhood Education International
   Professional development programs from the ACEI which supports child-centered, whole curriculum education.
9. Association of Texas Professional Educators
   ATPE shares its vision for quality education and professional rights and obligations. Review employment issues, workshop schedules, and journals.
10. Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
    Get the mission, list of activities, organizational structure, and staff contacts of AWSNA. Review the calendar, submit news, and order books.
11. California League of High Schools
    Gather details on symposia focusing on professional development, school climate and safety, and redefining high schools. Contact regional chairs.
12. California School Leadership Academy
    Review the performance indicators of success and the professional development programs. Find contacts for regional school leadership centers.
13. Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
    Register for upcoming events, connect to teaching resources, and read about the benefits. Request a brochure and find a school.
14. George Lucas Educational Foundation
    Features student activity updates, Edutopia newsletters, job postings, resources, and grant information. Download a documentary and speeches.
15. Independent Schools Network
    Electronic educational community of 9 independent schools offers help and search tools, educational resources, and links to school sites.
16. Institute for Development of Educational Activities
    Learn about the Fellows Program and Individually Guided Education, meet the staff, and order recorded presentations. Includes contact details.
17. Mathematical Sciences Education Board
    Board from the National Research Council's Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education summarizes projects, reports, and staff.
18. National Academic Advising Association
    Resources and professional development programs including a quarterly newsletter and clearinghouse on academic advising.
19. National Association of Private Schools
    Consortium of Christian educators and private school administrators provides a manual, educational links, and an explanation of accreditation.
20. New York State Association of Independent Schools
    Non-profit group offers news, resources, a bulletin, conferences, and a job board. Also includes a parents' guide for choosing a school.
21. North Carolina Association of Independent Schools
    Presents an overview of the organization, descriptions of grant initiatives, and a calendar of events. Connect to the member schools' sites.
22. Public School Boards' Association of Alberta
    Established in 1989, organization offers news releases and a court challenge update. Also features executive committee members and services.
23. Science Teachers Association of Texas
    Find contacts, a journal and newsletter, a directory, and conference updates. Features various topics within this subject and educational links.
24. Texas Association of School Administrators
    Presents headlines, links, a job bank, and staff email addresses. Skim programs on the professional development calendar and review services.
25. Year-Round Education
    Information about the National Association for Year-Round Education. A nonprofit organization advocating improved K-12 education.

Directories

1. Adolescence Directory
   Resources focus on the social and emotional development of adolescents. Includes eating disorders, depression, and teen pregnancy.
2. Education Laboratory Contractors
   Contact and WWW addresses for educational research and development organizations, supported by contracts with the US Education Department.
3. Education World
   For educators and students alike, this large web directory has links to US and international educational sites.
4. Educators Net
   Contains search facilities for locating school boards, state agencies, education newsgroups, and more. Listed alphabetically by type of resource.
5. ITCS Top Ten K-12 Educational Resources
   Find a list of resources on the Internet of use to K-12 students, or their parents and teachers. Includes descriptions and links.
6. Links for Educators
   Extensive list of links covering a wide range of educational issues for teachers, education reformers, and parents.
7. Links to Scholarly Societies
   Alphabetical index of academics and scholarly groups worldwide. Annotated links to web pages and some gopher sites.
8. Live and Learn
   Education resources, free software, and online games, plus info on age appropriate toys and child safety. With a good list of teaching sites.
9. School Page
   Teachers' resource, including teacher to teacher exchange administrative information, newsletter, and science class ideas.
10. US Department of Education Guide
    Information for educators on the services offered by the department, including updates on current national programs.

Professional Groups

1. AASA
   American Association of School Administrators. Articles and research on topical subjects in public schooling, including legislative updates.
2. American Federation of Teachers
   Teacher union's research department articles on standards and other educational issues. Includes an archive of reports.
3. American Library Association
   ALA news, press releases and subjects of interest to members. Includes a jobs listing, and online bookstore.
4. American Teachers of Russian
   Information on programs and publications supporting and encouraging the teaching of Russian in higher education and secondary schools.
5. Association for Integrative Studies
   Information about making connections among association members and others involved in interdisciplinary scholarship programs and teaching.
6. CAUSE
   News, conference, and professional development information from the association for managing and using information resources in education.
7. CCSSO Home Page
   The Council of Chief State School Officers represents officials who oversee state departments for elementary and secondary education.
8. California School Boards Association
   Association to encourage balanced debate about California's public schools. With information on government policy and reform.
9. Center for Education Reform
   Resources, publications, support and guidance on school reform for educational communities across the United States.
10. Commonwealth of Learning
    International body that aims to widen access to education and which uses distance education techniques in member countries.
11. Council of the Great City Schools
    Organization of the nation's largest public school systems. Advocates K-12 education in inner-city areas.
12. Education Alliance
    Organization based at Brown University offering leadership courses and publications. Deals with student diversity in public schools.
13. Educational Organizations Online
    Reviews of, and links to, web sites. Compiled by the US Department of Education, it is aimed at education professionals.
14. NAFSA
    Association of International Educators promoting the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States.
15. National Art Education Association
    Represents 15,000 art educators from all levels of instruction. Promotes quality teaching through professional development and other programs.
16. National Association of Test Directors
    Membership information and details of organization's role in researching valid testing procedures for K-12 schools.
17. National Education Association
    Gather information on school reform, join newsgroups on K-12 education, or look at other resources from this teachers' union.
18. National Middle Schools Association
    Voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents.
19. National PTA
    Learn more about the history, services and initiatives of this national volunteer organization. Posts action alerts and hosts bulletin boards.
20. National Science Teachers Association
    Publishes journals, newspapers, and other materials for those involved in science education, and supports reform efforts in the field.
21. National Teachers Enhancement Network
    Offers online, graduate science and mathematics courses to K-12 teachers nationally. Networking between teachers and scientists.
22. NCTE Homepage
    National Council of Teachers of English provides teaching ideas, information on language arts' standards, parent resources, and related links.
23. Principal Online
    Provides resources and a forum for elementary and middle school principals. With details of membership.
24. Secondary School Principals
    Information about the services and role of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
25. TeachNet - Home of IMPACT II
    The Teacher's Network, a project for bringing educators together, includes an archive of classroom projects and activities.
26. Teacher's Internet Pages
    Information for the international school community providing a forum in which to discuss ideas and experiences.
27. WEAC
    Wisconsin Education Association Council represents the public, policy, labor and professional interests educators in Wisconsin.
28. Year-Round Education
    Information about the National Association for Year-Round Education. A nonprofit organization advocating improved K-12 education.

Research Associations

1. Assessment and Evaluation
   Comprehensive index of organizations and standard testing procedures. Includes help with test construction.
2. CRESST
   Information on the services and initiatives of the Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing.
3. Education Laboratory Contractors
   Contact and WWW addresses for educational research and development organizations, supported by contracts with the US Education Department.
4. Education Statistics
   The National Center for Education Statistics provides indicators of education trends to help identify education needs.
5. Inquiry-Based Education
   Dedicated to inquiry-based learning and teaching. Provides teaching tools, interactive activities, and links to related systems.
6. Institutional Research
   Annotated links to assist institutional researchers, faculty and students in higher education to successfully navigate the Net.
7. NCES - K-12 Practitioner's Circle
   National Center for Education Statistics presents articles on issues of import to educators, and provides facts about student achievement.
8. National Association of Test Directors
   Membership information and details of organization's role in researching valid testing procedures for K-12 schools.
9. National Coalition for Equality in Learning
   Located at the University of Massachusetts, group represents 8 schools. Read annual reports, a paper on improving learning conditions, and goals.
10. National Education Association - Teaching
    Read articles, press releases, and interviews of concern to teachers, and peruse the guide to educational resources on the Web.
11. QED - Quality Education Data
    Information and brochures available from this education research firm providing intelligence and insight about America's schools.
12. SEDL
    Southwest Educational Development Lab conducts research, develop school improvement tools, and provide assistance to educators and policy makers.
13. Society of Research Administrators - Grants Web
    Information on federal support for research and other special interest topics. Aimed at people providing support to researchers.
14. US Academy of Arts & Sciences
    Details of the award program for outstanding scholars and other projects aimed at responding to the needs and problems of society.

School Associations

1. ADVIS Guide
   Search from 126 schools in the Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey area. Find FAQs from the Advancement for Delaware Valley Independent Schools.
2. Alumni Program Council
   Strives to strengthen independent schools by supporting their relationship with graduates. Members can use a chat room and a jobmart.
3. American Montessori Society
   Find an events calendar and membership information from the society that represents 900 schools. Check out the employment opportunities.
4. Association of Independent Schools in New England
   Look through the directory of schools and find a FAQ page for students and families. Includes a calendar of events and maps of New England.
5. California Association of Independent Schools
   Peruse the listing of schools and find out how to apply to them. Read the CAIS newsletter and check out the calendar of events.
6. Cleveland Council of Independent Schools
   Serves to facilitate cooperation among six schools in northeast Ohio. Find profiles of the schools, council announcements, and contact info.
7. Conference of Independent Schools
   Read profiles of the Ontario schools represented by CIS, and read about the benefits of independent schooling. Includes links and contact info.
8. Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
   Check out the services available to CAIS members and find an index of teaching resources. Includes a guide for choosing an independent school.
9. European Council of International Schools
   Council consists of over 500 schools in Asia, Europe, and Australia. Click to find news, events, guidance, related links, and a chat room.
10. Florida Council of Independent Schools
    Read a history of the council that now represents more than 120 schools, and check out the council news. Find a directory of schools.
11. Georgia Independent Schools Association
    Find a directory of the represented schools and read the GISA code of ethics. Includes employment opportunities, a constitution, and links.
12. Hawaii Association of Independent Schools
    Peruse the directory of private schools and check out the calendar of activities. Contains a bookstore and resources for students and teachers.
13. Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
    Contains a definition of an independent school and a directory of schools in Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
14. Independent Schools of the Central States
    Read about the group's history and purpose, and find out about membership and accreditation. Check out the calendar of conferences and workshops.
15. Jesuit Secondary Education Association
    Examine the publications and events calendar from the society that represents over 40 schools in the US and Puerto Rico. Find Jesuit links.
16. Minnesota Independent Schools Forum
    Check out the membership information, calendar, and news from the society that represents 85 percent of the state's private school students.
17. National Association of Independent Schools
    Representative of over 1,100 schools offers conferences, workshops, consultants, and career opportunities. Search the database of schools.
18. National Coalition of Girls' Schools
    Contains resources for parents and educators, an events calendar, and society publications. Includes contact info and a recommended reading list.
19. 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).
20. New York State Middle School Association
    Find a membership application, a calendar of events, and association news. Visit the bookstore and join a discussion board.
21. Ohio Middle School Association
    The members of the OMSA believe that a middle school is an educational process that serves the needs of the middle level child. Middle schools maintain their child-centered focus by developing programs and activities that nurture the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being of the young adolescent.
22. Southern Association of Independent Schools
    Contains press releases, discussion forums, and a calendar of workshops and events. Find a directory of schools and contact information.
23. Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
    Find contact information for the members of the executive board and a listing of schools. Includes a newsletter and a reference directory.
24. Tennessee Association of Independent Schools
    Find a guide to choosing an independent school and read through a parents' FAQ sheet. Check out the upcoming events and member directory.
25. Texas Middle School Association
    Our mission is to promote the implementation of student-centered programs and highly effective practices by providing vision, knowledge, and resources which meet the unique individual needs of adolescents in an ever-changing society.
26. Tri-Association
    Read the newsletter and meet the board of directors of this association of schools in Central America, Colombia, Caribbean, and Mexico.

Student Groups

1. AIESEC Online
   International student body which seeks to foster cooperation between countries and national development, primarily through "the exchange of people."
2. Business Professionals of America
   National student organization for students enrolled in business, office, and technology education programs at all schooling levels.
3. ClassMates Online
   Helps high school alumni friends find each other. Access email addresses for other registered alumni.
4. HOSA
   Health Occupations Students of America is a national vocational organization that promotes career opportunities in the health care field.
5. JSA Online!
   Junior State of America is a nationwide, nonprofit, non-partisan political education organization for students in grades 9-12.
6. National 4-H Council
   Encourages young people to become involved in social issues. Includes details of current programs and upcoming initiatives.
7. SAFE
   Student Association for Free Expression offers news, archive files of cases, articles, letters, and how to subscribe to banned forums.
8. Student Alliance
   Organizes and trains middle and high school students to work with their principals and school boards on solving problems in schools.
9. VICA
   Vocational Industrial Clubs of America serves public school students and others enrolled in trade, technical, and health training programs.
10. World Alumni Net
    Alumni email registry and bulletin board for schools worldwide. Find former schoolmates and reestablish contacts.
11. Youth Leadership Council
    Information on the Congressional Youth Leadership Council which deals with experiential learning for outstanding high school students.

Other Organizations

1. Best Practices in Education
   Assistance for US teachers learning about foreign teaching methods and the means of applying them in their own classrooms.
2. Center for Education Reform
   Resources, publications, support and guidance on school reform for educational communities across the United States.
3. Close Up Foundation
   Civic education group that teaches responsible participation in the democratic process through its programs on government and citizenship.
4. Commonwealth of Learning
   International body that aims to widen access to education and which uses distance education techniques in member countries.
5. EDUCAUSE
   Nonprofit consortium of educators facilitating the introduction and use of information resources in teaching and learning.
6. EdWeb
   Online courses, faculty and specific program information from the San Diego State University College of Education.
7. Education Alliance
   Organization based at Brown university offering leadership courses and publications. Deals with student diversity in public schools.
8. Horizon
   Educators are invited to share ideas with educational leaders around the world. With links to special projects, archives and conferences.
9. Jumpstart
   Engages college students to work with young children to build literacy and learning skills. News, events, activities, and how to join.
10. Korean American Scholarship Foundation
    Works to assist Korean American students in their academic and personal pursuits. With details of the foundation's board and endowments.
11. National Alliance for Safe Schools
    Promotion of the central goal of organization to make schools safe and orderly educational environments.
12. Pathways to School Improvement
    Links to topics addressing school improvement issues, including educators, content, methods, and environment.
13. Tech Corps
    National organization of technology volunteers, improving K-12 education through the integration of technology into the learning environment.
14. USA2100 CyberLearning Center
    Information about this online program designed to help children and adults reach their learning potential.