Education Research Guide

General 

• American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
• American Federation of Teachers represents 1.5 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide.

• Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life

• Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is the leading international organization advancing the education of all students ages 10 to 15, helping them succeed as learners and make positive contributions to their communities and to the world. 

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. ASCD’s innovative solutions promote the success of each child.

• National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources.

• National Education Association NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs.
• National PTA As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child and the best tools to help their children be safe, healthy, and successful—in school and in life.
• National Rural Education Association a strong and respected organization of rural school administrators, teachers, board members, regional service agency personnel, researchers, business and industry representatives, and others interested in maintaining the vitality of rural school systems across the country.
• American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.

Art

• National Art Education Association Founded in 1947, The National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators.

Counseling

• American Counseling Association (ACA) As the world's largest association representing professional counselors in various practice settings, the American Counseling Association stands ready to serve more than 53,000 members with the resources they need to make a difference.
• American School Counselors Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

Health and Physical Education 

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance AAHPERD’s mission is to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport.
• National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is the non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for best practices in quality physical education and sport
• National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of high quality education in the art of dance.

Language Arts & Languages

• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction.
• 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.
• Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL)TESOL International Association’s mission is to advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide.

Leadership & Administration 

• American Association of School Administrators (AASA) members set the pace for academic achievement. They help shape policy, oversee its implementation and represent school districts to the public at large.
• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), founded in 1921, is a professional organization serving elementary and middle school principals and other education leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas.
• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) promotes excellence in middle level and high school leadership through research-based professional development, resources, and advocacy so that every student can be prepared for postsecondary learning opportunities and be workforce ready.
• National School Boards Association (NSBA)'s mission is "Working with and through our State Associations, NSBA Advocates for Equity and Excellence in Public Education through School Board Leadership." 

Libraries

• American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.

Literacy/Reading 

• International Reading Association Since 1956, IRA has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy
• Literacy Research Association (LRA) is a community of scholars dedicated to promoting research that enriches the knowledge, understanding, and development of lifespan literacies in a multicultural and multilingual world.

Math

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development and research.

Music

• The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.

Natural Sciences

• American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) was established in 1930 with the fundamental goal of ensuring the "dissemination of knowledge of physics, particularly by way of teaching."
• National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is the “leader in life science education.” Since its inception in 1938, thousands of educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the world, keep up with trends and developments in the field, and grow professionally.

Science Education (General)

• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
• California Association of Science Educators (CASE) leads the promotion of high-quality, equitable science education through advocacy, collaboration, and communication. Recognizing that science has a profound influence on our lives, our local environments, and our world. 

Social Sciences & Social Studies

• APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.
• National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education.
• National Council for Geographic Education works to enhance the status and quality of geography teaching and learning.

Special & Gifted Education

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) invests all of its resources to train teachers, encourage parents and educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children and what's at stake if high-potential learners are not challenged and encouraged

Technology & Engineering

• Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed toward improving instruction through technology.

• Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders committed to empowering connected learners in a connected world
• International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators.