Reference Education Organizations

Universities (CCCU) Save
An international association of Christ-centered colleges and universities. The CCCU site contains resources for faculty, administrators and students.
http://www.cccu.org/

AIMS Education Foundation Save
A non-profit, independent organization which administers a rapidly growing and increasingly complex educational materials development program.
http://www.aimsedu.org/

American Educational Research Association (AERA) Save
An organization concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. AERA is the most prominent international professional organization with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application.
http://www.aera.net/

Arab Center for Arabization Translation Authorship and Publication (ACATAP) Save
Branch of Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) for Translation of recent and valuable books in all fields of science and education, it issues a periodical journal, "Arabization."
http://www.acatap.htmlplanet.com/

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Save
Works to promote and support 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.
http://www.udel.edu/bateman/acei/

Association for Community Colleges (ACC) Save
An organization of young people in Europe that advocates the creation of a network of community colleges to study European character and culture. Information on programs and events, group statutes, and membership.
http://www.acc.eu.org/

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Save
An organization for professional educators.
http://www.ascd.org/

Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities Save
National campus activities organization servicing the needs of campus programming departments and other campus organizations. Provides a network to meet other campuses, new programming vendors, and new talent for your campus activities program.
http://www.apca.com/

Association of American International Colleges and Universities Save
AAICU member institutions are American institutions of international higher education, located abroad in Europe and the Middle East, and which are accredited in the United States or enjoy equivalent status.
http://www.aaicu.org/

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Save
Provides support to member schools. Advances the Evangelical Protestant Christian educational tradition.
http://www.acsi.org/

Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, Region 1 (Northeast United States) Save
Promotes the improvement of business schools. Member directory and meeting information.
http://www.acbsp.org

Association of Cooperative Educators Save
International professional organization for people interested in all phases of cooperative education.
http://www.uwcc.wisc.edu/ace/ace.html

Bibliotecas Para La Gente Save
The Northern California chapter of REFORMA, the National Organization to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking. Details about the group, membership, materials and outreach efforts, links to related sites, and contact information.
http://www.bibliotecasparalagente.org/

Building With Books Save
Builds (through student fundraising) schoolhouses in third-world countries and translates the experiences into social studies and english materials (videos, pictures) for American high schools.
http://www.buildingwithbooks.org/

CORD Save
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to leading change in education through projects and programs that prepare students for the technological workplace of the future.
http://www.cord.org/

Campus Compact Save
Dedicated to promoting community service in higher education.
http://www.compact.org/

Center for Academic Transformation Save
The center's mission is to serve as a source of expertise and support for those in higher education who wish to take advantage of the capabilities of information technology to transform their academic practices.
http://www.center.rpi.edu/

Centre for International University Cooperation (SIU) Save
Supports international cooperation in education and research. Manages such European cooperation programmes as SOCRATES, NORDPLUS, NUFU, and NORAD.
http://siu.no/vev.nsf/o/english

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) Save
A professional association of Christian educators serving in public and private schools; a Christian alternative to NEA/AFT and a resource for Christian rights in public schools.
http://www.ceai.org/

Co-Operative Center for the Development of Children and Teenagers Save
A Brazilian NGO planting education projects in slums and deprived communities throughout Brazil.
http://www.ccdia.org/

Convivial (Belgium) Save
Workshops about team building and conflict solving: Cooperative games, mediation, and teaching children to negotiate. [In English and Francais]
http://users.swing.be/adelin.rousseau...

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Save
An international association of education advancement officers, who include alumni administrators, fund raisers, public relations managers, publications editors, and government relations officers. To help people advance the cause of education.
http://www.case.org/default.cfm

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Save
Free training programmes in Japan for EU managers, and in-company traineeships for European and Japanese students.
http://www.eujapan.com/europe/trainin...

Education Web Sites Save
Sites of education organizations, principally higher education.
http://www.virtualsalt.com/edsites.htm

Educators Website for Information Technology (EWIT) Save
A learning community of educators and business leaders that supports the innovative use of IT skills and academic standards to enhance learning and to develop IT skills for work.
http://www2.edc.org/ewit/

European Association for International Education Save
EAIE site stimulates and facilitates the exchange of ideas between international educators worldwide.
http://www.eaie.nl/

Fellowship And Christian Encouragement (FACE) for Educators Save
Encourages and equips educators across the US to pray together in weekly FACE chapter meetings at their schools. The group's goal is to improve educational envronments with strong Christian support groups.
http://www.prayingeducator.org/

Fire Prevention Ring Save
Organization consisting of Fire Prevention educators from around the world, all material is presented in forms of fire prevention and education for the entire family.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/...

Follow A Dream, Inc. Save
Non-profit educational organization. The founder, who was blinded and lost his senses of sight and smell in a catastrophic accident, gives speeches and teaches that with adversity comes opportunity.
http://www.followadream.net/

Forum for Spiritual Education Save
An association of centers, organizations and individuals committed to the promotion and provision of spiritual education and spirituality in learning.
http://www.ufsforum.org/

Global Wireless Education Consortium Save
Promoting and making available wireless curriculum materials for colleges, to meet the needs of the burgeoning wireless industry.
http://www.gwec.org/home.cfm

Hamilton Association Save
Canadian not-for-profit offers free public lecture schedule and special events "for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art".
http://nebula.on.ca/hamiltonassoc/

Illinois Drafting Educator's Association (IDEA) Save
A non-profit professional education organization for the advancement of drafting education.
http://www.idea-online.org/

International Drama/Theatre Education Association Save
Supports drama and theatre educators. It has over forty member associations worldwide.
http://educ.queensu.ca/~idea/index.htm

Kashmir Education Foundation Save
A non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to promotion of quality education in rural areas of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
http://www.kef.org.pk/

Kettle Moraine Press Association Save
Organization with the singular goal of providing programs to enhance and promote scholastic journalism.
http://www.kempaonline.com

Kidsmart Save
Surplus items from businesses and individuals are gathered and offered at no charge to area school teachers.
http://www.kidsmartstl.com/

Learning Sciences Save
An interdisciplinary research and development lab dedicated to applying principles of cognitive science, computer science, artificial intelligence, and educational theory to improving the way people learn.
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/ls/

Learning and Teaching Scotland Save
Formed from the merger of SCET and the Scottish CCC.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/

National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Save
Professional Association serving all Heads and Deputies in all sectors of Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Includes profile, services, documents and membership information.
http://www.naht.org.uk/

National Center for Educational Alliances (NCEA) Save
Works to expand opportunities for underprepared students in the United States and abroad. Publications, website hosting, Listserv and WebBoard discussion groups, workshops and annual conferences. Information clearinghouse. Partnerships established in 16 cities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
http://www.thenationalcenter.org/

National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) Save
An independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century.
http://novel.nifl.gov/

National Middle School Association Save
Serves professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents.
http://www.nmsa.org/

National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals (NRCP) Save
Articles, bibliography, and links on training and managing paraeducators.
http://www.nrcpara.org/

National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Save
A non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
http://www.nsdc.org/

National Tutoring Association Save
The NTA is a non-profit membership-supported tutoring association. Members represent colleges, universities, school districts, and literacy programs.
http://www.ntatutor.org/

Not My kId Save
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the interests of youth and families who are at-risk for drug abuse, delinquency, early school withdrawal, family dysfunction, teen pregnancy, and other behavioral health problems.
http://www.notmykid.org/

Our Developing World Save
A nonprofit educational project dedicated to bringing the realities of the "third world" and the richness of diverse cultures to North Americans.
http://www.magiclink.net/~odw/

Parent Academic Resources Inc (PARI) Save
Believes that a parent is a child's most important teacher. To this end PARI is committed to helping promote effective learning in the home.
http://www.academicresources.org/

Partnership for America's Future Save
Provides programs that are designed to get students to use their education now to solve real-world business and educational problems for financial reward.
http://nmoe.org

Partnership for Learning Save
Non-profit that helps schools and communities work together to boost learning from birth through the transition to college. The Partnership publishes reports, conducts trainings, and coordinates programs as a collaborative resource.
http://www.partnershipforlearning.org/

Peace Education Foundation Save
A non-profit educational organization that offers grade-specific, research-based conflict resolution and mediation curricula for K-12, as well as regional and on-site training.
http://www.peaceeducation.com/

Peaceful Schools International Save
Provides support to schools wishing to have a peaceful atmosphere. Members, activities, reports, and related links.
http://www.peacefulschoolsinternation...

Project HELP Save
A national model of an early academic intervention program which offers supplemental classroom instruction to at-risk elementary school students.
http://www.project-help.org/

Reading Enhancement and Development (READ) Save
A non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy and education. Order a free speed reading course from this site.
http://www.roadtoreading.org/

Reforma Save
U.S. association to promote library services to the Spanish speaking.
http://www.reforma.org/

Rome International Schools Association Save
Since 1974 this consortium has encouraged an international curriculum. Site lists schools (a few have web links) following their philosophy.
http://www.romeschools.org/

Scholarship Soley Save
A non-profit organization providing educational scholarships and other supportive services for young children of the slums of Haiti.
http://www.scholarshipsoley.org/

School Councils UK Save
Educational charity provides training for teachers and pupils, in mainstream and special schools, to set up effective structures for pupil involvement.
http://www.schoolcouncils.org

Sunflower County Freedom Project Save
A group of local citizens working together with former Teach for America teachers to improve the educational opportunities in the Mississippi Delta area. Find details about the region, the organization, its teachers, students and curriculum.
http://www.sunflowerfreedom.org/

TRIO Save
A federally funded program committed to providing access to postsecondary education to low-income and potential first generation college secondary school students, beginning at the sixth grade through the 12th grade.
http://www.cwru.edu/stuaff/upwardbound/

Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE) Save
Childhood professionals who work to promote a positive play environment for children. Includes a toy guide, media violence guide, and a flyer about how to handle scary play.
http://www.truceteachers.org/

The Boyer Center Save
Advances the vision of Ernest L. Boyer, Sr. by encouraging renewal in school and community, conducting research on critical education issues, providing resources which advocate integrated approaches to teaching and learning.
http://www.messiah.edu/boyer_center/

The Center for Innovation in Education Save
Provider of mathematics inservice and training.
http://www.center.edu/

The Center for Law and Education Save
Strives to make the right of all students to quality education a reality throughout America and to help enable communities to address their own public education problems effectively, with an emphasis on assistance to low-income students and communities.
http://www.cleweb.org/

The Center for Partnership Studies Save
A non-profit organization working to create a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world through cultural transformation. Includes programs, books, education program, tapes, interviews and links.
http://www.partnershipway.org

The Classical Association Save
Gives information about classical events, membership of the Association and its academic publications. Includes the very useful list of classicists in UK universities and institutions.
http://www.classicalassociation.org/

The Concord Consortium Save
A nonprofit educational research organization devoted to educational innovation worldwide through creative technologies.
http://www.concord.org/

The Dictionary Project Save
Nonprofit organization that provides free dictionaries to 3rd-grade students. Lists U.S. state and international projects, and ways for individuals to sponsor a project.
http://www.dictionaryproject.org/

The Marine Society Save
Committed to the education, training, and well being of professional seafarers.
http://www.marine-society.org/

The National Beta Club Save
Promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, recognizes achievement, and provides technological advantages to students in grades 5 - 12.
http://www.betaclub.org/

The Paideia Group Save
Promoting Mortimer Adler's Paideia Proposal, an education methodology. Works with k-12 schools and higher education to design and introduce didactic instruction for facts, coaching for basic skill development and Socratic teaching for understanding primary works related to the curriculum.
http://hometown.aol.com/paideiapgi/pa...

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Save
The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for research careers and science teaching professions at all levels.
http://www.sacnas.org/

The University Aviation Association Save
Represents institutions, faculty and students, corporations, and individuals interested in developing and promoting aviation as a collegiate academic discipline.
http://uaa.auburn.edu

Western Training Provider Network Save
Modern Apprenticeship information service for businesses and for young people in the Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area. Discusses benefits, operations, and occupations open to Modern Apprenticeship.
http://www.wtpn.org.uk/

Wisconsin Center for Education Research Save
A world-class research center that provides a productive environment where leading scholars conduct basic and applied education research.
http://www.wcer.wisc.edu