Web Resources
Early Childhood
General Resources
- Zero to Three- National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families National non-profit aimed at promoting the healthy development of infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.
Professional Organizations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Organization that focuses on children from birth to age eight.
- Association for Childhood Education International Promotes and supports in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.
- American Montessori Society provides the leadership and inspiration to make Montessori a significant voice in education.
Special Education
Behavioral Disorders
- Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Provides information, support, and referrals through federation chapters throughout the country. Focuses on the needs of children with broad mental health problems
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (Ch.A.D.D.) Through family support and advocacy, public and professional education, and encouragement of scientific research, CH.A.D.D. works to ensure that those with ADD reach their inherent potential. Local chapters hold regular meetings providing support and information.
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 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Professional Organizations
National
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) a unique international, nonprofit, nonpartisan association of professional educators whose jobs cross all grade levels and subject areas
- American Educational Research Association (AERA) concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results
- National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) leads in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children
- National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) promotes excellence in school leadership by providing members with a wide variety of programs and services to assist them in Administration, Supervision, Curriculum planning, & Effective staff development
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
Articles
- The Human Capital Century This article stresses the importance of investing in Human Capital and its affect on education.
Continuing Education
- Capella University School of Education and Professional Development Offers graduate degrees and continuing education in the areas of education and its technological aspects
- Enhancement Courses for the Teaching Professional non-classroom, self-directed, independent study courses for teachers and administrators presented in cooperation with Loyola Marymount University.
- GRE Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions - study guides, workshops and admissions advisor to help you do your best on the GRE.
- The Heritage Institute Online continuing education for K-12 teachers.
- The Kaplan Colleges School of Education provides online, professional development courses and programs for K-12 educators.
- Paraeducator Self-Study Program University of Nebraska-Lincoln - self-study programs for paraeducators and those who supervise them.
- Professional Development for Educational Leaders Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) The Stanford University School of Education grants three degrees, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, and Master of Arts, in three Areas with 28 specializations listed below. In addition, the School also offers a secondary teaching credential in five subject areas, an administrative credential, and cross-area specializations.
- University of Phoenix Online offers Master of Arts in Education or earn one of the most current and relevant degrees available in the area of Education.
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.
- 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.
Instructional Technology
Professional Organizations
- International Society for Technology in Education Provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education.
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
- Association for Computing Machinery The First Society in Computing
- American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and, by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
- Association for Educational Communications & Technology provides international leadership by promoting scholarship and best practices in the creation, use, and management of technologies for effective teaching and learning in a wide range of settings
- Association for Progressive Communications
- American Society for Training and Development
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Appalachian Technology in Education Consortium
Higher Education
Higher Education
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- American Association for Higher Education
- ERIC - Education Resource Information Center
- Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
- AAHE Bulletin
Service-Learning
Higher Education Resources
P-12 Resources
- Learning in Deed
- Education Commission of the States Learning Benefits Our Schools & Voices From the Field
- National Service-Learning Partnership