Top:/Teacher Tools & Resources/Professional Organizations

The Innovative Educator...Connecting teachers using technology to enhance instruction in the content areas through a professional social network. Networking is a tremendously valuable tool to connect innovative educators who want to share ideas and build their personal learning networks.

American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) A web site that contains helpful ideas and information for teachers and students. Read about programs, conferences and contests on physics.

American Federation of Teachers Web site offers resources on meetings, conferences, grants, scholarships and jobs as well as links to other local sites all over the country.

International Reading Association (IRA) The IRA seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction through studying the reading processes and teaching techniques.

International Society for Technology in Education Web site contains an online bookstore, information about research projects, teacher resources, professional development and organization publications.

International Technology Education Association (ITEA) The ITEA is a professional organization of technology teachers, whose mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in this pursuit.

National Art Education Association (NAEA) The NAEA is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to promoting art education through Professional Development, Service, Advancement of Knowledge, and Leadership.

National Association for Bilingual Education Contains information on bilingual education research, publications, and conferences.
National Council for the Social Studies - NCSS is the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education, engaging and supporting educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.

National Council of Teachers of English This web site provides great resources for teachers. You can talk directly to other teachers, find out about new books, research and other news. You can also find out about jobs and rewards.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Web site provides information about the organization, news and hot topics, as well as NCTM products and publications.

National Education Association Contains useful links to students, teachers, parents; also, information about new publications, technology and educational materials.

National Institute for Science Education In this web site, you can learn about NISE's news, activities, publications and conferences, as well as about research programs.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) The NSTA is committed to the improvement of science education at all levels -- preschool through college.

National Writing Project Contains a calendar of events, as well as information on programs, publications and resources for improving writing in the nation's schools.

Reading Online An electronic journal of the International Reading Association which contains full-text articles, electronic classes, and research news.

Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. Web site for the non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the advancement of science and mathematics education.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Contains membership information, association news, career services, and news of TESOL's publications and programs.