National Associations/Organizations

American Association of School Administrators
AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

Assoc. for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ASCD addresses all aspects of effective teaching and learning—such as professional development, educational leadership, and capacity building.

National Alliance for Safe Schools
A Not-For-Profit Organization Dedicated to the belief that no child should go to school in fear.

The National Assessment Governing Board
The Governing Board members include governors, state legislators, local and state school officials, educators, business representatives, and members of the general public andworks to set policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) - commonly known as the "The Nation's Report Card."

U.S. Department of Education
Provides resources and links for students, parents, teachers and administrators.

School Improvement

Educational Resources Information Center
ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources.

NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching
NCCAT offers programs for teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and media specialists at the K-12 grade levels who are employed full-time in North Carolina schools.

North Carolina Education Research Council
The North Carolina Education Research Council provides research to support decision making on major policy issues by state and local education policy makers.

North Carolina Teacher Academy
The North Carolina Teacher Academy is a professional development program for teachers that supports continuous learning by providing quality professional development in the areas of school leadership, instructional methodology, core content, and use of modern technology.

Public School Forum of North Carolina
The Public School Forum of NC is a partnership of business leaders, educational leaders, and governmental leaders in North Carolina that provide research and work in the public policy arenas it oversees programs in communities across the state.

Public Schools of NC
This site provides links to: Curriculum, Employment and Licensure, Reports & Statistics, Education Initiatives, Events & Conferences, Agency Web Sites, Education Directory and NC Schools Listing.

REL Network
Regional Educational Laboratories: The network of 10 Regional Educational Laboratories, serving geographic regions that span the nation, works to ensure regional levels have access to support for research based school reform.

SERVE
SERVE,is an education organization which promotes and supports the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the Southeast.

Teach4NC
Teach4NC is a resource dedicated to the recruitment of teaching professionals for public schools in North Carolina.

The School Information Partnership
The School Information Partnership is a public-private collaboration designed to empower parents, educators and policymakers to use the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) data to make informed decisions and improve school results. The website includes a suite of interactive analytical tools from Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Services and the National Center for Educational Accountability's Just for the Kids.

State Associations/Organizations

Communities in Schools of NC
CIS works to connect needed community resources with schools and other sites to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.

NC Association of School Administrators
The NCASA website provides information on membership, events, services and publications as well as links to key legislative sites.

NC Assoc. for Edn. Communications and Technology
The NCAECT provides leadership in educational communications and technology by linking the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.

NC Business Committee for Education
NCBCE acts as a resource and business voice in public education to prepare North Carolina students for employment and to enhance North Carolina's economic development.

NC School Boards Association
The NCSBA provides leadership and services that enable local boards of education to govern effectively.

North Carolina PTA
The NCPTA supports and speaks on behalf of children and youth in the schools and before governmental agencies and other organizations; assists parents in developing skills they need to raise; and protect their children and encourage parent and public involvement in the schools of this nation.