An organization or organisation (read more about -ize vs -ise) is a formal group of people with one or more shared goals. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.
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Colleges - (WASC) - Accrediting information, directory of schools, calender and affiliations.
Meta Description: [ The Official Website of the Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) ]
Universities (CCCU) - An international association of Christ-centered colleges and universities. The CCCU site contains resources for faculty, administrators and students.
Meta Description: [ The CCCU exists to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth. Under the governance of a 15-member board of directors, the CCCU staff cooperates with dozens of volunteer leader... ]
AIMS Education Foundation - A non-profit, independent organization which administers a rapidly growing and increasingly complex educational materials development program.
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.
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.
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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 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.
Meta Description: [ ACC is working for developing a European public realm through the mean of residential schools and courses. The format is inspired by the Nordic Folk High Schools. ]
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) - An organization for professional educators.
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.
Meta Description: [ National campus activities organization that serves the needs of campus programming departments and other campus organizations. Connecting the artists and agents with the campus activities group., National campus activites organization servicing the needs of campus programming departments and oth... ]
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.
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) - Provides support to member schools. Advances the Evangelical Protestant Christian educational tradition.
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, Region 1 (Northeast United States) - Promotes the improvement of business schools. Member directory and meeting information.
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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.
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.
Meta Description: [ BwB builds schools in developing countries and empowers U.S. youth to make a positive difference through community service, fundraising, and education. ]
Campus Compact - Dedicated to promoting community service in higher education.
Meta Description: [ Campus Compact is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education. ]
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.
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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.
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Centre for International University Cooperation (SIU) - Supports international cooperation in education and research. Manages such European cooperation programmes as SOCRATES, NORDPLUS, NUFU, and NORAD.
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.
Co-Operative Center for the Development of Children and Teenagers - A Brazilian NGO planting education projects in slums and deprived communities throughout Brazil.
Convivial (Belgium) - Workshops about team building and conflict solving: Cooperative games, mediation, and teaching children to negotiate. [In English and Francais]
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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.
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. To help people advance the cause of education.
Meta Description: [ International association of alumni relations, communications and marketing, and fund-raising professionals at universities, colleges and independent schools. ]
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.
Education Web Sites - Sites of education organizations, principally higher education.
Meta Description: [ This is a list of sites related to education, principally higher education. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ EWIT (The Educators Website for Information Technology) is a learning community and clearinghouse for 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. ]
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation - Free training programmes in Japan for EU managers, and in-company traineeships for European and Japanese students.
Meta Description: [ The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation operates several training programmes in Japan for EU managers and organises in-company traineeships for European and Japanese students. ]
European Association for International Education - EAIE site stimulates and facilitates the exchange of ideas between international educators worldwide.
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.
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.
Meta Description: [ The official site of Follow A Dream offers the latest news, results, photos, motivational speaker, keynote speaker, public, speaker, speakers, national speaker and audio/visual highlights from the Follow a Dream Drag Racing tour ]
Forum for Spiritual Education - An association of centers, organizations and individuals committed to the promotion and provision of spiritual education and spirituality in learning.
Global Wireless Education Consortium - Promoting and making available wireless curriculum materials for colleges, to meet the needs of the burgeoning wireless industry.
Hamilton Association - Canadian not-for-profit offers free public lecture schedule and special events for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art
Meta Description: [ Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Home Page ]
Illinois Drafting Educator's Association (IDEA) - A non-profit professional education organization for the advancement of drafting education.
Meta Description: [ The Illinois Drafting Educator's Association is a regional, non-profit, professional education organization. ]
International Counselor Exchange Program - A non-profit educational organization to promote international understanding by inviting international camp counselors to American children's summer camps.
International Drama/Theatre Education Association - Supports drama and theatre educators. It has over forty member associations worldwide.
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.
Meta Description: [ A non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization dedicated to
the promotion of quality education in rural areas of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, with emphasis on female
education ]
Kettle Moraine Press Association - Organization with the singular goal of providing programs to enhance and promote scholastic journalism.
Meta Description: [ The
Kettle Moraine Press Association (KEMPA) was founded in the early 1970s
with the singular goal of providing programs to enhance and promote scholastic
journalism. KEMPA serves member schools in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. ]
Kidsmart - Surplus items from businesses and individuals are gathered and offered at no charge to area school teachers.
Meta Description: [ Surplus items from businesses and individuals are gathered by Kidsmart and offered at no charge to area school teachers. ]
Learning and Teaching Scotland - Formed from the merger of SCET and the Scottish CCC.
Meta Description: [ The Learning and Teaching Scotland Online Service provides resources and advice for teachers, school managers and others involved in education. Homepage has sections linking to About LT Scotland, educational resources, learning and teaching with ICT, cross-curricular themes, professional develop... ]
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.
Meta Description: [ The School of Education and Social Policy offers two graduate degrees in Learning Sciences, the MA and the PhD. Both degree programs are dedicated to the preparation of researchers, developers and practitioners qualified to advance the scientific understanding and practice of teaching and learnin... ]
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) - Professional Association serving all Heads and Deputies in all sectors of Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Includes profile, services, documents and membership information.
Meta Description: [ The National Association of Head Teachers provides a professional service exclusively for School Leaders, including Heads, Principals, Deputy Heads, Vice-Principals and Assistant Heads. There are currently over 30,000 members from all types of schools and colleges in the maintained, non-maintai... ]
National Center for Educational Alliances (NCEA) - Works to expand opportunities for underprepared students in the United States and abroad. 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.
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) - An independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century.
Meta Description: [ The National Institute for Literacy serves as a national resource for adult education and literacy programs, coordinates literacy services and policy, and provides leadership for literacy in the United States. The Institute disseminates information on scientifically based reading research pertain... ]
National Middle School Association - Serves professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents.
Meta Description: [ National Middle School Association (NMSA) serves as a voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents (youth 10-15 years of age). ]
National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals (NRCP) - Articles, bibliography, and links on training and managing paraeducators.
National Staff Development Council (NSDC) - A non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
Meta Description: [ The National Staff Development Council (NSDC), founded in 1969, is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. ]
National Tutoring Association - The NTA is a non-profit membership-supported tutoring association. Members represent colleges, universities, school districts, and literacy programs.
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.
Meta Description: [ Notmykid.org, a mental health organization, provides helpful information and resources to parents. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to bringing the realities of the third world and the richness of diverse cultures to North Americans, our developing world provides teacher training and materials, and programs for community groups and classes, study tours ]
Parent Academic Resources Inc (PARI) - Believes that a parent is a child's most important teacher. To this end PARI is committed to helping promote effective learning in the home.
Meta Description: [ Learning does not end at the classroom door. All children can become
successful learners when their efforts are supported by the school, home,
and community environments. Parent Academic Resources Incorporated (PARI)
believes that out of these three support structures, ... ]
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.
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.
Meta Description: [ The Peace Education Foundation ]
Peaceful Schools International - Provides support to schools wishing to have a peaceful atmosphere. Members, activities, reports, and related links.
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Project HELP - A national model of an early academic intervention program which offers supplemental classroom instruction to at-risk elementary school students.
Meta Description: [ An early academic intervention program offering supplemental classroom instruction to at-risk elementary school students. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Free speed reading course available from the Road to Reading project of R.E.A.D., a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy and education, by providing home study courses to anyone who desires to improve their learning abilities. ]
Reforma - U.S. association to promote library services to the Spanish speaking.
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.
Meta Description: [ RISE Learning Solutions - helping children, youth and families by instructing adults how best to lift children ages birth to 6 to the ready-to-succeed level when they start school. ]
Rome International Schools Association - Since 1974 this consortium has encouraged an international curriculum. Site lists schools (a few have web links) following their philosophy.
Scholarship Soley - A non-profit organization providing educational scholarships and other supportive services for young children of the slums of Haiti.
School Councils UK - Educational charity provides training for teachers and pupils, in mainstream and special schools, to set up effective structures for pupil involvement.
Meta Description: [ School Councils UK provides training and resources for schools wishing to develop their pupil's participation and active citizenship programmes. ]
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.
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE) - Childhood professionals who work to promote a positive play environment for children. Includes a toy guide, media violence guide, and a flyer about how to handle scary play.
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.
The Center for Innovation in Education - Provider of mathematics inservice and training.
Meta Description: [ Nonprofit. Trained over 280,000 teachers in elementary mathematics. Free teacher resource pdf downloads. Online store for purchasing materials. Teacher chat room for idea sharing. Online resources. ]
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.
The Center for Partnership Studies - A non-profit organization working to create a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world through cultural transformation. Includes programs, books, education program, tapes, interviews and links.
Meta Description: [ Exploring our history and creating a more peaceful future through understanding and transforming ourselves and our culture. ]
The Center for the Study of Technology and Society - Investigates how technology fits in - and changes - the classroom.
Meta Description: [ A nonprofit educational and research organization based in Washington, D.C. that studies the social effects of technology. ]
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The Classical Association - Gives information about classical events, membership of the Association and its academic publications. Includes the very useful list of classicists in UK universities and institutions.
The Concord Consortium - A nonprofit educational research organization devoted to educational innovation worldwide through creative technologies.
Meta Description: [ The Concord Consortium is a nonprofit educational research and development organization based in Concord, Massachusetts. We create interactive materials that exploit the power of information technologies. ]
The Marine Society - Committed to the education, training, and well being of professional seafarers.
The National Beta Club - Promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, recognizes achievement, and provides technological advantages to students in grades 5 - 12.
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 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.
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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.
The University Aviation Association - Represents institutions, faculty and students, corporations, and individuals interested in developing and promoting aviation as a collegiate academic discipline.
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.
Western Training Provider Network - Modern Apprenticeship information service for businesses and for young people in the Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area. Discusses benefits, operations, and occupations open to Modern Apprenticeship.
Meta Description: [ The Learning and Skills Council West of England and Western Training Provider Network Modern Apprenticeship Information Service for businesses and for young people in the Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area. ]
Wisconsin Center for Education Research - A world-class research center that provides a productive environment where leading scholars conduct basic and applied education research.
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