The United States has hundreds, if not thousands, of educational associations, catering to private, public, college preparatory and faith-based primary and secondary schools. Whether you are a teacher in private school or in public school, there is an association out there designed specifically to meet your needs and the needs of your constituents. In most states, educators are required to belong to their state-based educational association, while others accept members on a voluntary basis. Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of numerous educational associations, divided into national and state categories.

National Associations

National Center for Education Statistics

http://nces.ed.gov/

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

National Assessment Governing Board

http://www.nagb.org/

The National Assessment Governing Board is an independent, bipartisan organization that oversees the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card.

National Education Association
www. nea.org
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA’s 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Department of Education
www.ed.gov

Association of American Educators
www.aaeteachers.org
The Association of American Educators (AAE) is the largest national, non-union, professional educators’ organization, advancing the profession by offering a modern approach to teacher representation and educational advocacy, as well as promoting professionalism, collaboration and excellence without a partisan agenda.

Other Professional Organizations (not necessarily directly affiliated with any federal organization)

Professional Organizations for Educators (comprehensive list according to field) http://www.educationoasis.com/resources/Professional_development/proforg.htm

•    American Association of School Administrators (AASA)   Professional organization for educational leaders.
URL: http://www.aasa.org
•      National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)   Dedicated to assuring that every American boy and girl receives the world’s best
elementary and middle school education.
URL: http://www.naesp.org
•    National Art Education Association (NAEA)   A non-profit organization promoting art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership. 
URL: http://www.naea-reston.org
•    American Counseling Association (ACA)   Dedicated to the growth and development of counseling profession and those who are served.
URL: http://www.counseling.org
•      American School Counselors Association (ASCA)   Nonprofit organization that 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.
URL: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
•    National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)   The nation’s largest organization of early childhood professionals.
URL: http://www.naeyc.org
•    American Library Association   The ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
URL: http://www.ala.org
•    International Reading Association (IRA)   A membership organization of literacy professionals.
URL: http://www.reading.org
•    National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)   A professional association of of educators in English Studies, Literacy, and Language Arts
URL: http://www.ncte.org
•    American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)   Dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction throughout the U.S.
URL: http://www.actfl.org
•    Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL)   A global professional association for English language educators involved in the
teaching English as a second, foreign, or other language.
URL: http://www.tesol.org
•    Council for Exceptional Education (CEC)   The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. 
URL: http://www.cec.sped.org
•    National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)   A non-profit membership organization for gifted and talented education resources.
URL: http://www.nagc.org
•      National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
•      Serves math teachers, math educators, and administrators by providing math
resources and professional development opportunities.
URL: http://www.nctm.org
•    American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)   Enhancing the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.
URL: http://www.aapt.org
•    National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)   Empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students.
URL: http://www.nabt.org
•    National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)   To promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
URL: http://www.nsta.org
•    National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)   The largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. 
URL: http://www.socialstudies.org
•    Council for Exceptional Education (CEC)   The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. 
URL: http://www.cec.sped.org
•    National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)   A non-profit membership organization for gifted and talented education resources.
URL: http://www.nagc.org
•    National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)   Seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public. 
URL: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Founded in 1916, the 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.
URL: http://www.aera.net
•    Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)   Provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals.
URL: http://www.aect.org
•    American Federation of Teachers (AFT)   Founded in 1916 to represent the economic, social, and professional interests of classroom teachers.  It is an affiliated international union of the AFL-CIO.
URL: http://www.aft.org
•      Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)   ACEI’s mission is 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. 
URL: http://www.acei.org
•    Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)   URL: http://www.ascd.org
•      National Middle School Association (NMSA)   A voice for those committed to the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents. NMSA is the only national education association dedicated exclusively to the growth of middle level education.
URL: http://www.nmsa.org
•      National PTA (PTA)   A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities.
URL: http://www.pta.org
•      National School Boards Association (NSBA)   A federation of state school boards associations.
URL: http://www.nsba.org
- National Staff Development Council (NSDC)   The largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
URL: http://www.nsdc.org

Association of Teacher Educators

http://www.ate1.org/pubs/home.cfm

The Association of Teacher Educators was founded in 1920 and is an individual membership organization devoted solely to the improvement of teacher education both for school-based and post secondary teacher educators. ATE members represent over 700 colleges and universities, over 500 major school systems, and the majority of state departments of education. The ATE office is located in the Washington DC area where it represents its members’ interests before governmental agencies and education organizations. In addition, ATE has representatives on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC

http://www.naeyc.org/

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 (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section 1.1).

Professional Associations for Educators – Minnesota, comprehensive list

http://www.parentsunited.org/parents-in-action/organizing/organizations/education-organizations/professional-associations-for-educators/

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

http://www.actfl.org/

The 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. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators, students, and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry.

American Federation of Teachers
www.aft.org
The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.5 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide.
Five divisions within the AFT represent the broad spectrum of the AFT’s membership: pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; and nurses and other healthcare professionals. In addition, the AFT represents approximately 80,000 early childhood educators and nearly 250,000 retiree members.

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

http://www.aace.org/

Association for Experiential Education
www.aee.org
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a nonprofit, professional membership association dedicated to experiential education and the students, educators and practitioners who utilize its philosophy. We strive to:
•    Connect educators in practical ways so that they have access to the growing body of knowledge that fuels their growth and development
•    Publish and provide access to relevant research, publications and resources
•    Raise the quality and performance of experiential programs through our accreditation program
•    Increase recognition of experiential education worldwide

Christian Educators Association International

https://ceai.org/

Our mission is “To Encourage, Equip and Empower Educators according to Biblical Principles.” We are the only professional association for Christians who are called to serve in public schools. Our members have served the youth of America since 1953 through classroom teachers, administrators, and para-professionals in education.

Computer Using Educators

http://cue.org/

CUE provides leadership and support to advance student achievement in the educational technology community.

National Council of the Teachers of English

http://www.ncte.org/

The 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. This mission statement was adopted  in 1990:
“The Council promotes the development of literacy, the use of language to construct personal and public worlds and to achieve full participation in society, through the learning and teaching of English and the related arts and sciences of language.“

National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics

http://www.nctm.org/

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the 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 Teachers National Association

http://www.mtna.org/

In 1876, Theodore Presser and 62 of his colleagues founded the Music Teachers National Association with the purpose of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music.

National Art Education Association

http://www.arteducators.org/

Founded in 1947, The National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators. Members include elementary, middle and high school visual arts educators, college and university professors, researchers and scholars, teaching artists, administrators and supervisors, and art museum educators, as well as more than 45,000 students who are members of the National Art Honor Society or are university students preparing to be art educators.

National Earth Science Teachers Association

http://www.nestanet.org/cms/content/welcome

The National Earth Science Teachers Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization, founded in 1983, whose mission is to facilitate and advance excellence in Earth and Space Science education.

National Science Teachers Association

http://www.nsta.org/

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the National Science Teachers Association is a member-driven organization, 60,000-strong. We publish books and journals for science teachers from kindergarten through college. Each year we hold four conferences on science education: three regional events in the fall and a national gathering in the spring. We provide ways for science teachers to connect with one another. We inform Congress and the public on vital questions affecting science literacy and a well-educated workforce. And with your help, we can do even more.

Professional Associations for Educators – a comprehensive list

http://www.naturenet.com/profassoc_resources.html

LINKS to all states Departments of Educations

http://www.nea.org/home/49809.htm

http://education.byu.edu/ted/professional.html

http://www.theteachersguide.com/Educationassociations.html

http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/profassoc.html

http://www.inspiringteachers.com/professional_resources/professional_organizations.html

http://mastersineducationguide.com/professional-educational-organizations-join-one-today/

http://ask.reference.com/information/Education/List-of-Professional-Organizations-for-Teacher

http://teachersnetwork.org/ntol/resources/orgs/

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