AERA "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."
"The Annenberg Institute for School Reform develops, shares, and acts on knowledge that improves the conditions and outcomes of schooling for all students, especially in America's urban communities."
Annenberg Media, a unit of the Annenberg Foundation, provides on-demand streaming videos developed to advance excellent teaching. Free sign-up is required for first-time users. Videos are also available for purchase and many have been broadcast on PBS.
CRESST conducts research on important topics related to K-12 educational testing and has recently expanded to serve government, military, and pre-K through college-level education and training. Many downloadable reports and book chapters are available.
"Studies major issues in education reform and governance in order to improve policy and decision-making in K-12 education." Provides downloadable reports and tools and guides for communities.
A nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials that provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues.
Published by the ASCD provides information about teaching and learning, new ideas and practices relevant to practicing educators, and the latest trends and issues affecting preK through higher education. Limited free access to articles for nonmembers.
An independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization working to develop professional standards for teachers and certifying teachers meeting those standards.
Conducts research into the use of assessments to measure education outcomes, including how programs ensure participation of students with disabilities. Some of its reports are available online, but most must be ordered to be read in their entirety.
"The mission of the American Association of School Administrators is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children."
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.
The mission of the NAESP is "to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment for all children."
"NASSP is an organization of and for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders. The mission of NASSP is to promote excellence in school leadership."
"A not-for-profit Federation of state associations of school boards across the United States. Its mission is to foster excellence and equity in public education through school board leadership."
An international organization for professional educators. "The mission of Phi Delta Kappa International is to promote high-quality education...through leadership, research, and service in education."
NAGC invests all of its resources to train teachers, encourage parents and educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children and what's at stake if high-potential learners are not challenged and encouraged.
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