Educational Links

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

Founded in 1865, AASA is one of the most long-standing professional education leadership organizations in the nation.
http://www.aasa.org

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

The AFT is a 950,000-member union of public and professional employees, including public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel , higher education faculty and professionals, employees of state and local governments, nurses and health professionals.
http://www.aft.org

Advancing Excellent Teaching in American Schools

Annenberg/CPB uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent teaching in American schools. This mandate is carried out chiefly by the funding and broad distribution of educational video programs with coordinated Web and print materials for the professional development of K-12 teachers. It is part of The Annenberg Foundation and advances the Foundation's goal of encouraging the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.

Annenberg/CPB's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg/CPB videos exemplify excellent teaching.
http://www.glc.ga.us/trc

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Founded in 1943, ASCD is an international, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization; its members span the entire profession of educators—superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.
http://www.ascd.org

Close Up Foundation

Each year, more than 20,000 students and teachers come to Washington, DC with the Close Up foundation for a "close-up" experience in goverment. Its Web site offers valuable curricular materials for civic education, as well as information about Close Up's state and local programs.
http://www.closeup.org

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

The Council for Exceptional Children is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
http://www.cec.sped.org

First Amendment Center

The First Amendment Center works to preserve and protect First Amendment freedoms through information and education. With offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Arlington, Virginia, the center serves as a forum for the study and exploration of free-expression issues. The First Amendment Center’s Web site features comprehensive research coverage of key First Amendment issues and topics, a unique First Amendment Library and guest analyses by respected legal specialists.
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org

Harvard Principals’ Center

Founded in 1981, The Principals’ Center provides aspiring and experienced school leaders across the nation and abroad with exemplary professional development to meet personal and professional challenges.
http://www.gse.Harvard.edu/principals

LessonLab

In 2003, Pearson Education, the world's leading educational publisher acquired LessonLab, a pioneer in education research and state-of-the-art technologies for teaching excellence and professional development.
http://www.lessonlab.com

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

In existence since 1916, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the preeminent organization of and national voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries around the world. Through its award winning publications, professional development opportunities, and relevant research, NASSP carries out its mission to promote excellence in middle level and high school education. NASSP also administers an array of youth leadership programs to promote the intellectual growth, academic achievement, character and leadership development, and physical well-being of youth.
www.nassp.org

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Founded in 1954, NCATE is a resource to the states in standards development and assessment, and as such is a vital force in teacher preparation and development. NCATE accreditation is the teaching profession's seal of approval, communicating 'quality' within the accredited college of education.
http://www.ncate.org

Newseum

The Newseum is first interactive museum of news, and its Web site is a great resource for students and educators alike.
http://www.newseum.org

Newsweek Education Program
The Newsweek Education Program offers weekly teacher's guides on current events, wall maps that provide a unique perspective on U.S. and world issues, and Skills Builders to help students improve their writing and critical-thinking skills.
http://www.newsweekeducation.com

Phi Delta Kappa International
Phi Delta Kappa International is an international association for professional educators. The organization's provides innovative programs and relevant research through it publications and programs.
http://www.pdkintl.org

Periodicals - Education Week

www.edweek.org