| The field of education has
many and varied professional organizations that are essential to the
continuing growth of the profession. Here are just a few:
 Art
Education
NTIEVA's mission is to conduct research and staff
development in the implementation of discipline-based art education (DBAE). DBAE is a
comprehensive approach to learning in art that centers instruction on works of art and
derives content from four foundational art disciplines that contribute to the creation, understanding and appreciation of art: art production, art
history, art criticism and aesthetics.
ArtsEdNet, an online service developed by the J. Paul Getty
Trust, supports the needs of the K-12 arts education community. It focuses on helping arts
educators, general classroom teachers using the arts in their curriculum, museum
educators, and university faculty involved in art education.
 Mathematics
As the primary professional organization for teachers of
mathematics in grades K–12, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM)
has the responsibility to provide broad national leadership in matters related to
mathematics education.
In meeting this responsibility, NCTM has developed a set of standards for school
mathematics that address content, teaching, and assessment. These standards are guidelines
for teachers, schools, districts, states, and provinces to use in planning, implementing,
and evaluating high-quality mathematics programs for kindergarten through grade 12.
 Language
Arts
The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to
improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of
education. Since 1911, NCTE has provided a forum for the profession, an array of
opportunities for teachers to continue their professional growth throughout their careers,
and a framework for cooperation to deal with issues that affect the teaching of English.
Science
The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S.
government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs that
invest over $3.3 billion per year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering.
The National Science Teachers Association is the largest
organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Its 53,000-plus
members include science teachers of all grade levels, science supervisors, administrators,
scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science
education.
NSTA encourages science educators and scientists to get
involved in their local school boards to ensure that the teaching of evolution in the
science classroom is a part of science frameworks and curricula.
 Technology
The mission of the Association for Educational
Communications and Technology is to provide leadership in educational communications and
technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational
technology and its application to the learning process.
A non-profit, membership-based organization of teachers
dedicated to learning, teaching and technology.
This organization utilizes the Internet to provide an
electronic information service for educators. The purpose is to advance the profession of
education by providing access to sources of professional development, instructional
materials and businesses which serve educators.
 Early Childhood
This organization supports child-centered, whole curriculum
education from infancy through early adolescence; professional development is promoted
through membership, publications and conferences.
 Social Studies
Social studies educators teach students the content
knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of
citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social
Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.
 School Administration
Through membership in AASA you are connected to a network of
like-minded colleagues, are encouraged to exchange ideas and solutions, and have access to
widely respected leaders in American education today.
 Educational Research
The American Educational Research Association is 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. Its more than 22,000
members are educators; administrators; directors of research, testing or evaluation in
federal, state and local agencies; counselors; evaluators; graduate students; and
behavioral scientists.
The broad range of disciplines represented by the membership includes education,
psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and
political science.
 Educational Assessment
International comparative research, assessment
and monitoring of education systems: policy, processes, curriculum, outcomes.
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