National and State Organizations
Arizona Technology in Education Association (AzTEA), as an affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), has adopted and supports ISTE’s mission to empower learners to flourish in a connected world by cultivating a passionate professional learning community, linking educators and partners, leveraging knowledge and expertise, advocating for strategic policies, and continually improving learning and teaching.
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of instructional designers, educators and professionals who provide leadership and advise policy makers in order to sustain a continuous effort to enrich teaching and learning. They produce two bimonthly journals, "Educational Technology Research and Development" and "TechTrends."
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is focused on creating a strong environment to support K-12 Computer Science Educators.
Consortium for School Networking (COSN) is a community of visionary technology leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world. Their mission is to provide current and aspiring education technology leaders for PreK-12 with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to create and grow engaging learning environments.
CSforAll is a central resource for individuals and organizations interested in K-12 computer science education. The organization connects providers, schools and districts, funders and researchers working toward the goal of providing quality CS education to every child in the United States.
Future Ready Schools helps innovative educators ensure that each student graduates from high school with the agency, passion, and skills to be a productive, successful, and responsible citizen.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation. Their worldwide network believes in the potential technology holds to transform teaching and learning. ISTE sets a bold vision for education transformation through the ISTE Standards, a framework for students, educators, administrators, coaches and computer science educators to rethink education and create innovative learning environments. Their professional learning offerings include the annual ISTE conference, online courses, professional learning networks, peer-reviewed journals and other publications. ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education.
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. Their mission is to advance technological and engineering capabilities for all, by nurturing professionalism, growth, and opportunities in the education community. ITEEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities.
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a network focused on advancing innovation by correcting underrepresentation in computing and increasing the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women in the field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development.
Project Tomorrow designs and develops projects that impact students’ lives directly, initiate changes in how decisions are being made in schools and districts, and inform national, state, and local policymakers. Their vision to ensure that today’s students are well prepared to be tomorrow’s innovators, leaders and engaged citizens of the world.
The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) is an international, academic association of teacher educators, researchers, practitioners and collaborating organizations across multiple disciplines. SITE creates and disseminates knowledge enhancing teacher education through the use of technology across a global context. SITE promotes research, scholarship, and innovation across its membership. It is the only organization solely focused on integrating technology into teacher education.
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Education Technology (OET) develops national educational technology policy and establishes the vision for how technology can be used to transform teaching and learning and how to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible for early learners through K-12, higher education, and adult education.
