Web Directory

» 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.
   http://www.acgme.org/

» American Academy for Liberal Education
   Dedicated to strengthening and promoting liberal education through accreditation and research.
   http://www.aale.org/

» American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
   Includes news, publications, meetings, teacher preparation information, professional development, and state chapters.
   http://www.aacte.org/

» American Council on Education
   Coordinating association of USA higher education institutions.
   http://www.acenet.edu/

» American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
   Advocating on behalf of individual institutions of higher education that are defined and controlled by their respective tribal nations.
   http://www.aihec.org/

» American School Food Service Association
   Provides resources, education, support, and networking for business managers, food service directors, managers, or persons responsible for the administration of the food and nutrition services in schools.
   http://www.asfsa.org/

» American Society of Greek and Latin Epigraphy
   A non-profit organization whose purpose is to further research in, and the teaching of, Greek and Latin epigraphy in North America. The Society fosters collaboration in the field and facilitates the exchange of scholarly research and discussion, both in t
   http://www.case.edu/artsci/clsc/asgle/

» Appalachian Regional Education Laboratory - AEL, Inc.
   Conducts research and demonstrations and offers training programs in the field of education, including school reforms, in a service area that includes Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
   http://www.ael.org/

» CAHSEE
   National educational and scientific non-profit organization created to help minority science and engineering students to achieve academic excellence.
   http://www.cahsee.org/

» Center for Cultural Interchange
   Exchange program for students in the U.S.A. and 30 other countries. School year and short-term programs are described, including information on how to become a host family.
   http://www.cci-exchange.com/

» Center on Education Policy
   The CEP is a national, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools.
   http://www.cep-dc.org/

» Chinese School Association in the United States (CSAUS)
   Association of Chinese schools, with information on activities as well as resources for teaching and school management. Site offers English and Chinese Simplified language options.
   http://csaus.org/

» Citizens for Science
   A network of grassroots organizations devoted to protecting and promoting science education. Includes links to local groups.
   http://citizensforscience.org/

» Communities In Schools
   Championing the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
   http://communitiesinschools.org/

» Council of Chief State School Officers
   Nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues.
   http://www.ccsso.org

» Education Commission of the States
   Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information about current and emerging issues, trends and innovations in state education policies.
   http://www.ecs.org

» Education Northwest
   Serves the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Assessment and program evaluation resources.
   http://educationnorthwest.org/

» Find Out Why
   A new program theme to help the United States develop the science-literate populace that can more ably meet the challenges of the 21st century. From the National Science Foundation.
   http://www.nsf.gov/findoutwhy/

» Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
   Addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree (USA).
   http://www.hacu.net/

» Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)
   An independent, non-profit organization that advocates the right of every child to a quality education. Conducts research, develops education programs, and provides training and technical assistance.
   http://www.idra.org/

» Laboratory for Student Success (LSS)
   The Mid-Atlantic Laboratory for Student Success (LSS), one of ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) funded by the U.S. Department of Education to revitalize and reform educational practices in the service of student success through programs of appl
   http://www.temple.edu/LSS/

» Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (MCREL)
   Organization advocating standards-based school improvement programs. Includes news, issues information, research findings and curriculum materials. MCREL as the Regional Educational Laboratory and Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science
   http://www.mcrel.org/

» National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium
   Provides adult education professional development, policy review and implementation.
   http://www.naepdc.org

» National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA)
   Seeks to increase the effectiveness of federal legislation for local education agencies. Background information, board of directors, newsletter, upcoming conferences, and related links are showcased.
   http://www.nafepa.org/

» National Association of Federally Impacted Schools
   Organization of school districts from throughout the country concerned with maintaining Federal impact aid funding for schools serving federally connected children.
   http://www.nafisdc.org/

» National Association of Urban Debate Leagues
   Dedicated to expanding debate opportunities among urban high schools. Resources, news, event calendar, and other information about the organization.
   http://www.urbandebate.org/

» National Catholic Forensic League
   Dedicated to supporting high school speech and debate activities for public, private, and parochial high schools in the US and Canada. Features bylaws, manuals, competition events, and local contacts.
   http://www.ncfl.org/

» National Council of Teachers of English
   Membership is composed of elementary, middle, and high school teachers, supervisors of English programs, college and university faculty, teacher educators, local and state agency English specialists, and professionals in related fields.
   http://www.ncte.org/

» National Forensic League
   Oldest and largest debate and speech honor society in the U.S. Includes history, competition events, forms, manuals, and newsletters.
   http://nflonline.org/

» National School Boards Association (NSBA)
   Engages in a public relations program designed to increase public awareness of NSBA, the state school board associations, local school boards and issues directly affecting public elementary and secondary education.
   http://www.nsba.org

» National Staff Development Council
   Non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
   http://www.nsdc.org/

» Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL)
   A nonprofit corporation that helps Pacific schools improve educational outcomes for children, youth, and adults by providing research, development opportunities, training, technical assistance, group facilitation, information resource activities, dissemin
   http://www.prel.org/

» Public Education Network
   A citizen's gateway to the world of public school reform and local education funds.
   http://www.publiceducation.org/

» Southern Regional Education Board
   Designed to help state policymakers and educational leaders more easily access the Southern Regional Education Board's information about elementary, secondary and higher education in the Southern states.
   http://www.sreb.org/

» Standard of Excellence in Teacher Preparation
   The professional accrediting organization for schools, colleges, and departments of education in the United States.
   http://www.ncate.org/

» The Association of Teacher Educators
   An individual membership organization devoted solely to the improvement of teacher education both for school-based and post secondary teacher educators. USA
   http://www.ate1.org/

» The Broad Foundation
   Works to improve urban public education through better governance, management and labor relations. Includes news, articles, funding information, flagship initiatives and FAQ.
   http://www.broadfoundation.org/

» The Education Alliance at Brown University
   Advocates for populations whose access to excellent education has been limited or denied. All projects focus on applied research and technical assistance.
   http://www.alliance.brown.edu/

» The National Academy for Academic Leadership
   Educates academic decision makers to be leaders for integrated institutional change that significantly improves student learning.
   http://www.thenationalacademy.org/

» The SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement at UNC Greensboro
   An education organization with the mission to promote and support the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the southeast United States.
   http://www.serve.org/

» The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL)
   Carries out an integrated program of education applied research and development, information provision, technical assistance, and professional development to improve teaching and learning for all students in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and T
   http://www.sedl.org/

» Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education
   An organization comprised of more than 100 members with representation from business, industry, and labor; scientific and engineering societies; state and local alliances; education organizations; and governmental agencies. The mission of the Triangle Coa
   http://www.triangle-coalition.org/

» Tutorial Association of America (TAA)
   A group of professional educators offering their services as tutors throughout the nation for over 20 years. Offices located in Texas, Tennessee, and Illinois
   http://www.wetutor.org/

» United States Academic Decathlon
   A team competition wherein students match their intellects with students from other schools across the nation.
   http://www.usad.org/

» WestEd
   National nonprofit research and service agency working with education and human development communities to advance learning opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
   http://www.wested.org/

» World Affairs Councils of America (WACA)
   A network of councils that focus on international affairs and world affairs and also provide educational resources for teachers and students.
   http://www.worldaffairscouncils.org/