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Education Links

• National Staff Development Council (NSDC) A non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
  
• Rome International Schools Assoc Since 1974 this consortium has encouraged an international curriculum. Site lists schools (a few have web links) following their philosophy
  
• Sustainable Education Projects in Africa. Sets up and runs education projects in Africa with an aim to provide sustainable development.
  
• The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) 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.
  
• Convivial (Belgium) Workshops about team building and conflict solving: Cooperative games, mediation, and teaching children to negotiate. [In English and Francais]
  
• Not My kId 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. Our goals are accomplished through the development of programs of intervention including parent education, social action, assessment, referral, mass media awareness projects, and the sale of products and services to better equip parents, schools, agencies, and individuals to act in the best interests of young people.
  
• Building With Books 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.
  
• Peace Education Foundation 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.
  
• TRIO 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.
  
• The Concord Consortium A nonprofit educational research organization devoted to educational innovation worldwide through creative technologies.
  
• National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) An independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century. 
  
• Education Web Sites Sites of education organizations, principally higher education.
  
• Feed the Minds A charity which supports literacy, publishing and education in developing countries through grants. It also publishes a theological book review and is a source of literature for theological colleges. Find details about projects and grants, news, literacy, events, contact information, and opportunities to get involved.
  
• Reforma U.S. association to promote library services to the Spanish speaking.
  
• Literacy Empowerment Foundation Distribution of free and reduced cost books to schools, literacy groups and distance learners.
  
• Educators Website for Information Technology (EWIT) 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.
  
• E2: Environment and Education A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people develop an awareness of environmental issues and the understanding and skill to take informed and effective action.
  
• Fire Prevention Ring 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.
  
• National Tutoring Association The NTA is a non-profit membership-supported tutoring association. Members represent colleges, universities, school districts, and literacy programs.
  
• Join Hands Educational Foundation Develops and disseminates educational materials.
  
• The Center for Law and Education 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.
  
• Center for Social and Ethical Concerns Dedicated to educating college students and members of the larger community about pressing societal problems from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching.
  
• Parent Party Patrol An organization aimed at diminishing unchaperoned and adult-sponsored underage alcohol parties through the education of parents and communities
  
• Illinois Drafting Educator's Association (IDEA) A non-profit professional education organization for the advancement of drafting education.
  
• National Center for Educational Alliances 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.
  
• Association of American International Colleges and Universities 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.
  
• The National Beta Club Promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, recognizes achievement, and provides technological advantages to students in grades 5 - 12.
  
• Association for Community Colleges (ACC) 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.
  
• The University Aviation Association Represents institutions, faculty and students, corporations, and individuals interested in developing and promoting aviation as a collegiate academic discipline.
  
• Our Developing World A nonprofit educational project dedicated to bringing the realities of the "third world" and the richness of diverse cultures to North Americans.
  
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Responsible for the accreditation of post-MD medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a peer review process and is based upon established standards and guidelines.
  
• International Counselor Exchange Program A non-profit educational organization to promote international understanding by inviting international camp counselors to American children's summer camps.
  
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) An international association of education advancement officers, who include alumni administrators, fund raisers, public relations managers, publications editors, and government relations officers. The ultimate goal of advancement professionals is to enhance their institutions by bringing in support--be it in the form of money, alumni loyalty, public esteem, or new students. In turn, CASE's purpose is to help these people advance the cause of education. It does this by offering information resources and training opportunities to aid members.
  
• Learning and Teaching Scotland Formed from the merger of SCET and the Scottish CCC.
  
• Follow A Dream, Inc. 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.
  
• European Association for International Education EAIE site stimulates and facilitates the exchange of ideas between international educators worldwide.
  
• The Center for Innovation in Education Provider of mathematics inservice and training.
  
• Reading Enhancement and Development (READ) A non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy and education. Order a free speed reading course from this site.
  
• Sunflower County Freedom Project 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.
  
• Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) 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.
  
• Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities 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.
  
• RISE Training Focusing on improving the learning and educational outcomes of infants, children, and youth by providing cost-efficient training, cutting edge resources, and relevant skills to the adults in their lives.
  
• Kashmir Education Foundation A non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to promotion of quality education in rural areas of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
  
• National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) The largest organisation of its kind in Europe. It speaks with authority and strength on educational issues covering primary, secondary and special school sectors. It has provided over a century of dedicated support to its members.
  
• Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) 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.
  
• World Literacy Crusade Seeks to eliminate social ills through literacy education for children.
  
• Global Wireless Education Consortium Promoting and making available wireless curriculum materials for colleges, to meet the needs of the burgeoning wireless industry.
  
• American Educational Research Association (AERA) 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.
  
• European Network Of Sport Sciences In Higher Education Non-profit association for educational programs and/or research in sport.
  
• Arab Center for Arabization Translation Authorship and Publication (ACATAP) 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."
  
• Fellowship And Christian Encouragement (FACE) for Educators 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.
  
• Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill based network of college students, adult learners, administrators, literacy practitioners and community partners to implement and support participatory education and social change work in campus-based literacy programs.
  
• National Middle School Association Serves professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents.
  
• Co-Operative Center for the Development of Children and Teenagers A Brazilian NGO planting education projects in slums and deprived communities throughout Brazil.
  
• NODE Learning Technologies Network Not-for-profit electronic network facilitating information and resource-sharing, collaboration and research in the field of learning technologies for postsecondary education and training.
  
• Kettle Moraine Press Association Organization with the singular goal of providing programs to enhance and promote scholastic journalism.
  
• The Center for the Study of Technology and Society Investigates how technology fits in - and changes - the classroom.
  
• AIMS Education Foundation A non-profit, independent organization which administers a rapidly growing and increasingly complex educational materials development program.
  
• Association of Virtual Universities, Colleges, and Schools Focuses on accrediting virtual universities, colleges, and private schools. AVUCS also is an application service provider to virtual universities, colleges, and schools.
  
• Center for Academic Transformation 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.
  
• Hamilton Association Canadian not-for-profit offers free public lecture schedule and special events "for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art".
  
• Scholarship Soley A non-profit organization providing educational scholarships and other supportive services for young children of the slums of Haiti.
  
• Project HELP A national model of an early academic intervention program which offers supplemental classroom instruction to at-risk elementary school students.
  
• Partnership for America's Future Provides programs that are designed to get students to use their education now to solve real-world business and educational problems for financial reward.
  
• Institute for the Learning Sciences 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.
  
• Destination ImagiNation Inc. (DI) A creative educational program for students and kids. DI offers challenges that stress teamwork, spontaneous problem solving and learning in a group setting.
  
• Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Nonprofit agency that provides reading, writing, math, English langauge, and computer skills to adults and out of school young adults.
  
• Seedrioru 2000 A nonprofit group whose mandate is to raise capital for the childrens summer camp Seedrioru and promote contact between alumni.
  
• School Councils UK Educational charity provides training for teachers and pupils, in mainstream and special schools, to set up effective structures for pupil involvement.
  
• The Second Byte Foundation Helping underprivileged children have equal access to technology and education by placing computers in their homes and offering them the motivations and skills to use them.
  
• CORD A national nonprofit organization dedicated to leading change in education through projects and programs that prepare students for the technological workplace of the future.
  
• SMARTER Network Educational development through partnerships with individuals and organizations engaged in Science, Mathematics and Technology education in developing countries.
  
• Campus Compact Dedicated to promoting community service in higher education.
  
• International Drama/Theatre Education Association Supports drama and theatre educators. It has over forty member associations worldwide.
  
• Centre for International University Cooperation (SIU) Supports international cooperation in education and research. Manages such European cooperation programmes as SOCRATES, NORDPLUS, NUFU, and NORAD.
  
• NationalTeacher.com A nonprofit organization providing online continuing education (CEU), lesson plans, job search, educational software, an online store, and free teacher website hosting.
  
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) An organization for professional educators.
  
• Association of Cooperative Educators International professional organization for people interested in all phases of cooperative education.
  
• Bibliotecas Para La Gente 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.
  
• The Paideia Group 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.
  
• The Boyer Center 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.
  
• International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE) A not-for-profit educational foundation dedicated to empowering working Americans with the motivation and capability to save and plan for a successful retirement.
  
• Delaware Valley Reading Association A local council of the International Reading Association, DVRA provides professional development and additional leadership in promoting literacy in the Delaware Valley of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
  
• Wisconsin Center for Education Research A world-class research center that provides a productive environment where leading scholars conduct basic and applied education research.
  
• EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Free training programmes in Japan for EU managers, and in-company traineeships for European and Japanese students.
  
• The Marine Society Committed to the education, training, and well being of professional seafarers.