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Some Teacher Education Professional Organizations

Teacher educators belong to a variety of professional organizations. Many of these organizations provide materials that can be used in online learning on their websites.

Professional Organization
Membership

Association for Teacher Educators

ATE members are teacher educators based in schools and in colleges and universities.
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education AACTE is a national voluntary organization of colleges and universities that prepare the nation's teachers and other educational personnel.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ASCD addresses all aspects of effective teaching and learning—such as professional development, educational leadership, and capacity building.
American Educational Research Association AERA 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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.
National Council of Teachers of English NCTE works to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels.
Council for Exceptional Children CEC is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Association for Death Education and Counseling ADEC is an interdisciplinary organization in the field of death, dying, and bereavement.
National Council for the Social Studies NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.
National Science Teachers Association NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
National Art Education Association NAEA promotes art education through Professional Development, Service, Advancement of Knowledge, and Leadership.