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Tom RosebroughIt is not a stretch to say that education is society's essential profession. Without good teachers we will not have good doctors, engineers, lawyers, or politicians. "Good education" has a holistic meaning at Union University where a commitment exists to develop the very best in classroom teachers and leaders to serve our schools. This commitment is evidenced by national accreditation by NCATE in all of our education programs, by an award-winning learning community in moral and ethical dimensions, and by baccalaureate through doctoral degree programs offered by the School of Education which serve preschool through secondary education.

We live in challenging times for this nation's schools where good intentions abound in meeting the goal of equal and high quality education for all students. Union's core values of being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused, and future-directed is a summative statement by the university in its ongoing commitment to meet this goal. It was Abraham Lincoln who said, "The philosophy of the classroom is the philosophy of the government for the next generation." We at Union pledge anew to keep the sacred trust in service to society's essential profession.

Tom R. Rosebrough, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education and Human Studies
Union University

Research & Practice

Early Childhood: General Resources

Early Childhood: Professional Organizations

Special Education: General Resources

Special Education: Learning Disabilities

Elementary Education: General Resources

Professional Organizations: State

Professional Development: General Resources

Professional Development: Workshops and Conferences

Secondary Education: General Resources

PowerPoint Presentations

Web Resources

Early Childhood

Professional Organizations

General Resources

Special Education

Learning Disabilities

  • Council for Learning Disabilities The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) is an international organization concerned about issues related to students with learning disabilities. Working to build a better future for students with LD has been the primary goal of CLD for more than 30 years. Involvement in CLD helps members stay abreast of current issues that are shaping the field, affecting the lives of students, and influencing professional careers. CLD members are committed to standards of excellence and innovation in educational research, practice, and policy.
  • Division for Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children The Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) works to improve services, research, and legislation for individuals with learning disabilities. Members receive Learning Disabilities Research and Practice and DLD Times Newsletter.
  • International Dyslexia Association The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
  • Learning Disabilities Association of America Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
  • National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities The National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities (NAEAACLD) was founded in 2000 for the purpose of increasing awareness and promoting an understanding of the specific issues facing African American children.
  • National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders, Inc. The mission of the National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders, Inc. is to assist families and individuals affected by auditory processing disorders through education, support, and public awareness as well as promoting auditory access of information for those affected by auditory processing disorders.
  • National Center for Learning Disabilities NCLD seeks to raise public awareness and understanding, furnish national information and referrals, and arrange educational programs and legislative advocacy.
  • National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities NICHCY is an information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and related issues, focusing on children and youth (birth to age 25). Free services include personal responses, referrals, technical assistance, and information searches.
  • The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)is part of the National Institutes of Health, which is the biomedical research arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Reading Rockets Reading Rockets provides detailed information about learning to read and strategies for supporting struggling readers at home, at school, and in the community. It offers news, practical information, expert advice, and resources for parents, teachers, tutors, child care providers, and policy makers.
  • Schwab Learning Developed especially for parents of children who are newly identified as having a learning difference, it is designed to be a parent's "guide" through the new and unfamiliar landscape of LD.

Behavioral Disorders

General Resources

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Membership organization comprised of speech/language pathologists and audiologists that provides information and referrals to the public on speech, language, communication and hearing disorders.
  • The Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S National organization providing information and support to individuals, families and professionals dealing with neurological communication disorders on the autism spectrum .. including Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Hyperlexia, and PDD-NOS.
  • The Association of Educational Therapists The Association of Educational Therapists is the national professional association for educational therapists.
  • Developmental Delay Resources Developmental Delay Resources is a national non-profit organization providing information and networking opportunities to parents and professionals working with children who have delays in motor, sensory-motor, language and social-emotional areas.
  • Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Operators provide information on over 80,000 recorded textbooks and other classroom materials, from 4th grade through postgraduate levels, available for loan.
  • National Organization for Rare Disorders Unique federation of more than 140 not-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders and disabilities and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
  • The National Center on Educational Outcomes The National Center on Educational Outcomes provides national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities and Limited English Proficiency in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.
  • The Council for Exceptional Children The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
  • The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) is a non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education programs and affiliated state associations and to ensure access for individuals to appropriate private special education programs and services as vital components of the special education continuum.

Elementary Education

Professional Organizations

General Resources

Middle Grades Education

General Resources

Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

National

State

  • Tennessee Tomorrow Tennessee Tomorrow, Inc. is a statewide public/private partnership whose mission is to provide the vision for this state to improve the quality of life for all Tennesseans. That is why Tennessee Tomorrow has become Tennessee’s voice for excellence in education. Education is the engine that drives the economy. Tennessee Tomorrow’s membership on the Tennessee P-16 Council, its administration of the Tennessee Just for the Kids program, and its work with the Local Education Foundations, are just a few examples of ways that Tennessee Tomorrow can make sure Tennessee’s public education agenda moves forward to make a better life for its citizenry.

Professional Development

General Resources

  • Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, is dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education.
  • Disney Learning Partnership The Disney Learning partnership is the philanthropic arm of The Walt Disney Company supporting creative teaching strategies and engaging approaches to learning
  • ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a federally funded, nationwide information network designed to provide you with ready access to education literature.
  • The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development recognizes and rewards schools and school districts with exemplary professional development programs and disseminates information about high-quality professional development efforts that provide evidence of student learning and increased teacher effectiveness.
  • National Center for Research on Teacher Learning The center examined various approaches to teacher education-including preservice, inservice, alternative route, and induction programs-to further knowledge and understanding of the purpose of teacher education, the character and quality of teacher education, and the role of teacher education in teacher learning.
  • National Staff Development Council NSDC is the National Staff Development Council. It is a national non-profit association of about 10,000 educators. NSDC is deeply committed to ensuring success for all students by applying high standards for professional development for everyone who affects student learning.
  • Tapped In! TAPPED IN™ is the online workplace of an international community of education professionals. K-12 teachers and librarians, professional development staff, teacher education faculty and students, and researchers engage in professional development programs and informal collaborative activities with colleagues.
  • Teacher Professional Development projects support teachers’ career-long growth and development, beginning with preservice education and continuing with induction, inservice, and mentoring programs. Professional development efforts also address the learning needs of child-care professionals and professional developers themselves.

Workshops and Conferences

  • Annenberg/CPB Channel Interactive Workshop Series Workshops and courses are designed to strengthen the professional credentials of educators at all levels. Workshops and courses are appropriate for preservice and inservice teachers, and are targeted to specific curricular areas and grade levels.
  • Events for School Technology Professionals Presented by eSchool News Online These top events and meetings bring together school technology professionals so you can share ideas, learn new skills, get a first-hand look at the latest technology, and enhance your career.

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