Education

Schooling and instruction, the provision of knowledge or training in a particular area or for a particular purpose.

Sub-headings:

Adult Education

The education of those over 21 years of age.

Alternative Education

Education that takes place outside of traditional public or parochial school systems, such as homeschooling, as well as education programs that are offered as alternatives within formal educational systems and provide innovative and flexible instruction, curriculum, grading systems, degree requirements.

Early Childhood and Pre-school

Schooling for children under the age of 5.

Education Blogs

Interactive weblogs that discuss teaching, selecting a school, technology in schools and related topics.

Education News

News about education, covering traditional and alternative education, as well as elementary, secondary, and higher education.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

These resources provide information for teaching and learning English as a Second Language. Resources range from discussions of English as a Second Language issues to practical activities for teachers and learners.

Higher Education

Education beyond the secondary level, especially education at the college or university level.

K-12 Education

Primary and secondary schooling.

International Education

Education for international understanding, often includes the study of educational, social, political, and economic forces of international relations.

Literacy

Knowledge of, or competency in, a nonverbal method of sharing information or communicating, such as reading and writing, using computers, or locating information resources.

Special Education

Techniques and subject matter designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met by a standard school curriculum.

Teachers & Administrators

Employees undertaking teaching, guidance and general educational functions who have university or alternative certification, as well as employees undertaking administrative and management roles in K-12 educational institutions.

Vocational Education

Education intended to teach and/or train the student in a particular vocation or profession.

Resources in this category:

American Educational Research Association
http://aera.net/

³The 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 20,000 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.² This site contains divisional information, special interest groups, job anouncements and a membership form.

American Educational Studies Association
http://www3.uakron.edu/aesa/index.html

"The American Educational Studies Association (AESA) was established in 1968 as an international learned society for students, teachers, research scholars, and administrators who are interested in the foundations of education. AESA is a society primarily comprised of college and university professors who teach and research in the field of education utilizing one or more of the liberal arts disciplines of philosophy, history, politics, sociology, anthropology, or economics as well as comparative/international studies." Site includes a consitution, information on conferences, news, a listing of news and events, job announcements, information on a listserv, archives, and links to related resources.

L'Association des Cadres Scolaires du Québec
http://www.acsq.qc.ca/

"The Association regroups Quebec School Board managers. Its members work in educational as well as administrative services. The Association defends their economic and professional interest, and participates in the development of the education system."

Association for Moral Development and Education
http://www.amenetwork.org/

The Association for Moral Education (AME) aims to foster communication, curriculum development, and research linking moral theory with educational practice. The website includes membership and conference information, a dissertation contest, and links to related sites.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/index.jsp/

According to the site, "ASCD is an international, nonprofit, nonpartisan education association committed to the mission of forging covenants in teaching and learning for the success of all learners. Founded in 1943, ASCD provides professional development in curriculum and supervision; initiates and supports activities to provide educational equity for all students; and serves as a world-class leader in education information services." It has close to 200,000 members in 100 countries who include superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, school board members, students, and parents. The site has information about the organization's professional education and publications, as well as articles and abstracts on policy matters and research.

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
http://www.aace.org/

"The Association (founded in 1981) is an international, educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. This purpose of AACE is accomplished through the encouragement of scholarly inquiry related to information technology in education and the dissemination of research results and their applications through Publications, Conferences, Divisions/Societies/Chapters, and Inter-Organizational Projects. AACE's membership includes researchers, developers, and practitioners in schools, colleges, and universities; administrators, policy decision-makers, trainers, adult educators, and other specialists in education, industry, and the government with an interest in advancing knowledge and learning with information technology in education. AACE's web site provides information about all AACE journals, including article abstracts; conference news and events, including Calls for Papers; educational/instructional technology position announcements; inter-organizational projects, including SITE--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education; and membership information."

Association of School Business Officials International
http://asbointl.org/index.asp

"ASBO International is a professional association which provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources." The site lists professional development opportunities as well as upcoming events of interest to school business officials.

Atrium Society
http://www.atriumsoc.org/

"This center provides information about the Education for Peace and Martial Arts for Peace bookstore and educational services which help children and adults to recognize the roots of conflict, prejudice, nationalism, racism, and other forms of conditioned thinking." Includes newsletters and listserv mailing list.

The Coalition for Networked Information
http://www.cni.org/

"CNI is an organization to advance the transformative promise of networked information technology for the advancement of scholarly communication and the enrichment of intellectual productivity. Founded in 1990 by the Association of Research Libraries, Educom, and CAUSE, CNI is supported by the members of an institutional Task Force representing higher education, publishing, network and telecommunications, information technology, and libraries and library organizations"

DramaWest
http://members.iinet.net.au/~kimbo2/Dramawest/

DramaWest is the Western Australian Association of Drama Educators. They promote the importance of drama education and the development of good practice. Their Web site contains info on events and membership, a "SwapShop" for teachers to share resources and ideas, and a directory of related links.

Education International
http://www.ei-ie.org/

"Education International is a world-wide trade union organisation of education personnel, whose 23 million members represent all sectors of education from pre-school to university 284 national trade unions and associations in 148 countries and territories." The site is available in English, French, and Spanish. It includes information on news, issues, conferences, publications, and events.

Education Law Association
http://www.educationlaw.org/

"Education Law Association, formerly NOLPE, is a nonadvocacy, nonprofit organization that provides an unbiased forum for the dissemination of information about current issues in education law. Members include attorneys, school administrators, teachers and students from across the United States, Canada and overseas. Also hosts an annual conference and publishes several monographs and books throughout the year. The site gives an introduction to Education Law Association, provides information on the annual conference and seminars, provides membership information and a list of ELA publications, including online forms. Also included is a calendar for Education Law related events."

Education Writers Association
http://www.ewa.org/

"The Education Writers Association (EWA) is the national professional organization of education reporters. EWA was organized in 1947 by a group of newspaper reporters with the intent of improving education reporting to the public... Active members include reporters from print and broadcast media. Associate members include school and college public information officers and writers who work for educational institutions and organizations." Site includes member directory, job bank, news and publications, government and education resources, and information on listservs, seminars, and fellowships offered or sponsored by EWA.

Educom
http://www.educom.ie/

"Since 1964, Educom has served the leaders who manage information technology in higher education. Through direct services, and cooperative efforts, Educom offers leadership and assistance to its member institutions in order to address critical issues surrounding the role of information technology in higher education. In addition, Educom institutional members benefit from direct contact with Educom's corporate associate program members, which enables them to influence corporate product and service development and gain access to the latest information on product availability." This site provides links to information regarding membership, database registration, publications, initiatives, conferences and seminars, infrastructure, and related links.

European Association for Astronomy Education
http://www.algonet.se/~sirius/eaae.htm

"European association for teachers and other people interested in teaching in astronomy. The aim of the EAAE is to develop and to promote the teaching of Astronomy in the broadest way possible."

FairTest: The National Center for Fair & Open Testing
http://www.fairtest.org/

"The National Center for Fair & Open Testing is an advocacy organization working to end the abuses, misuses and flaws of standardized testing and ensure that evaluation of students and workers is fair, open, and educationally sound." Site includes information on advocacy relating to university testing and employment testing, an archive of newsletter articles, and fact sheets. The site also lists publications that can be ordered.

International Society for Music Education
http://www.isme.org/

"The International Society for Music Education (ISME) serves as the voice of the music educators of the world. It represents all levels and all fields of specialisation within music education. Its purpose is the advancement of music education throughout the world." Site offers information on publications, conferences, and affiliated organizations.

Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://www.ldaamerica.us/

"The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a national, non-profit organization. Our purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature." Fact sheets and recent alerts/bulletins are available at this site.

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
http://www.ldac-taac.ca/

"The LDAC is a national, non-profit voluntary organization which was founded in 1963 and incorporated in 1971. It is dedicated to advance the education, employment, social development, legal rights and general well-being of people with learning disabilities." Information about learning disabilities on this site includes a checklist of behavioral characteristics of learning disabled students, intended for teachers.

MENC: The National Association for Music Education
http://www.menc.org/

"The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all." Extensive site includes news, features, and a career and job center.

National Art Education Association
http://www.naea-reston.org/

"Nearly 15,000 art educators from every level of instruction: early childhood, elementary, intermediate, secondary, college and university, administration, museum education, lifelong learning . . . also publishers, manufacturers and suppliers of art materials, parents, students, retired teachers, arts councils, schools . . . anyone and everyone concerned about quality art education in our schools. Founded in 1947 with the merger of the Western, Pacific, Southeastern, and Eastern Region Art Associations, plus the art department of the National Education Association (NEA). Fifty states plus the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions, most Canadian Provinces, U.S. military bases around the world, and twenty-five foreign countries. "

National Association of Teachers of Singing
http://www.nats.org/

"The National Association of Teachers of Singing, Incorporated, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the highest standards of singing through excellence in teaching and the promotion of vocal education and research both for the professional advancement of the talented and for the enrichment of the general public." Find out about the organization, its publications, and the foundation and intern program.

National Council for the Social Studies
http://www.ncss.org/

³Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 69 foreign countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. Organized into a network of more than 110 affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated groups, the NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.² NCSS web page has link to obtain membership information. The web site contains news, meetings, publication, and conference information.

National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/index.html

NEA is composed of persons who "work at every level of education, from pre-school to university graduate programs" and are "committed to advancing the cause of public education." This site is an excellent resource for information on education, and is divided into nine main categories: Public Education, Students, Teaching, Schools, Partnerships, About NEA, Parents, News, and Issues.

National Indian Telecommunicaitons Institute
http://www.niti.org/

"The National Indian Telecommunications Institute is a dynamic, Native-founded and run organization dedicated to using the power of electronic technologies to provide American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native communities with extensive educational tools, equal opportunity and a strong voice in self-determination."

Nordisk Forskerutdanningsakademi
http://www.norfa.no/

NorFA is a general granting body which sponsors activities in advanced education in the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries and north west Russia. The site has many English pages, but is mostly in Swedish. It contains information about NorFA, its activites, and publications.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange
http://www.pieusa.org/

"Pacific Intercultural Exchange-USA has dedicated itself to breaking down barriers to communication and building bridges among the cultures of the world through the medium of international student exchange. P.I.E.-USA believes that only through knowledge can the fear of the unknown be eliminated and true cooperative unity be achieved."

Correctional Education Association
http://www.ceanational.org/

The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association.

World Association for Cooperative Education
http://www.waceinc.org/

"WACE is the only organization devoted to promoting Work Integrated Learning (WIL) globally." "Work Integrated Learning combines professional work experiences with classroom studies in many forms, such as internships, study abroad, clinical rotations, etc. The site offers membership options, but there are resources available to non-members, such as papers and articles, and information about training and conferences.

World Association for Online Education
http://www.waoe.org/

"The World Association for Online Education is an international professional organization concerned with online pedagogy and turning online education into a professional discipline. WAOE offers membership services relevant to educators concerned with teaching online, public services for international society, and collaboration with other educational organizations functioning in cyberspace. WAOE Websites are dispersed among many languages and countries with the main site disseminating general information about membership, communication channels, current projects and so forth."