NYSCATE (New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education)
"An organization of dedicated technology using educators, committed to transforming teaching and learning, in order to provide our children with an education that prepares them to live satisfying and productive lives." Annual conferences, grants, more.
NY Virtual Learning System
"The purpose ... is to encourage the use of the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning and to assist classroom teachers in locating Internet resources for instruction."
Project TIPS
"Designed to implement standards and assessment through technology applications across core academic areas." Includes links, webquests, and tutorials for teachers using technology.
Sharing Success
"Funded by the New York State Legislature and the Governor's Office to identify and disseminate successful educational programs and practices statewide."
Virtual Learning System
"The purpose of the New York State Education Department's Virtual Learning System is to encourage the use of the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning and to assist classroom teachers in locating Internet resources for instruction."
Other Offices, Organizations, Directories
American Federation of Teachers
"The American Federation of Teachers was founded in 1916 to represent the economic, social and professional interests of classroom teachers."
ASCD
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development is "a community of educators, advocating sound policies and sharing best practices to achieve the success of each learner."
Connexions: Directory of Learning Professionals Online
"Learning Professionals from both education and workplace learning from all over the world, - with details how you can connect with them via their blog or website, on Twitter or in other social networks."
CosN (Consortium of School Networking)
"The premier professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders."
Educational Networking: List of Networks
"A listing of social networks used in educational environments or for educational purposes." Extensive; organized by topic.
ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Eduaction publishes NETS, the National Educational Technology Standards, and provides other edtech resources for teachers.
MERLOT
MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) "is a leading edge, user-centered, searchable collection of peer reviewed and selected higher education, online learning materials, catalogued by registered members and a set of faculty development support services."
NBPTS: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
"An independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization....formed in 1987 to advance the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching...."
NCEA
Site of the National Catholic Education Association.
NEA
"The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education."
