Examples of Education Associations and Organizations
American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Dance, Research Consortium
Purpose is to further and promote research in health education, physical education, dance, athletics, exercise, and recreation
American Association of School Administrators
Focuses on 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
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, Research Department
Features research-oriented publications such as salary surveys, legislative updates, newsletters, histories, research reports, position papers and example forms.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Includes everything from full-text articles published in Educational Leadership to descriptions of every ASCD professional institute. Also features new initiatives and programs, new distance learning opportunities at PD Online, and interactive forums.
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.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Primary goals are improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education and building public understanding and support for high-quality early childhood programs.
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Dedicated to ensuring that all children get the best education possible by serving the professional interests of elementary and middle school principals and promoting the highest professional standards.
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Seeks to be at the forefront in establishing standards for exemplary schools and leaders by fostering a greater understanding of the global marketplace, the influence of technology, and the effects of the information age on teaching and learning.
National Council of Teachers of English
Provides 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.
National Education Association
America's oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. Works on the local, state, and national level to influence and set education policy.
National Middle School Association
The only educational association exclusively devoted to improving the educational experiences of young adolescents.
National Science Teachers Association
Committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
Phi Delta Kappa Intentional, Inc.
Promotes quality education, with particular emphasis on publicly supported education, as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life.
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