Teacher Resources

EDUCATION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

All teachers need support. That’s why we’ve listed organizations that may be of help to you in your journey as an educator.

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching of English and the language arts at all levels of education.

1111 W. Kenyon Road
Urbana, IL 61801-1096
(217) 328-3870
www.ncte.org

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
For more than 75 years, NCTM members have taken the lead in changing mathematics education for the better.

1906 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 20191-1502
(703) 620-9840
www.nctm.org

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944, is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning. NSTA’s 53,000 members include science teachers, supervisors and administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.

840 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 243-7100
www.nsta.org

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Founded in 1921, the National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.

8555 Sixteenth St.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-1800
www.ncss.org

The International Reading Association (IRA)
This association is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit.

800 Barksdale Rd.
Newark, DE 19714-8139
(800) 336-7323 or (302) 731-1600,
www.reading.org

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities and gifted children.

1110 North Glebe Road
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
(800) 224-6830
www.cec.sped.org

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.

313 L St. NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC
(202) 232-8777 or (800) 424-2460
www.naeyc.org

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education is an international association of individual teacher educators and affiliated organizations interested in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and faculty/staff development.

P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, VA 23327-1545
(757) 366-5606
http://site.aace.org/

Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Since 1876, Music Teachers National Association has supported music and music teaching. Founded by Theodore Presser and 62 colleagues, MTNA is America’s oldest professional music association.

441 Vine St.
Suite 505
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2811
(513) 421-1420 or (888) 512-5278
www.mtna.org

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Inc. (TESOL)
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL) is an independent professional organization created out of concern over the lack of a professional organization to connect teachers and administrators with a shared interest in teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL)

700 South Washington St.
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-0774
www.tesol.org

National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students.
12030 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 110
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 264-9696 or (800) 406-0775
E-mail: office@nabt.org
www.nabt.org

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
The Association, founded in 1981, is an international educational and professional not-for profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology.

P.O. Box 1545,
Chesapeake, VA 23327-1545
E-mail:info@aace.org
(757) 366-5606,
www.aace.org

Teacher Grants and Fellowships

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Classroom Grants are awarded to encourage excellence in educating students about math, science, technology, and engineering.
Eligibility: current AIAA Educator Associate or AIAA Professional members actively engaged as K-12 classroom educators.
Maximum Award: $200.
Deadline: N/A.
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244

The Earthwatch Institute offers educators fully-funded fellowships for hands-on learning with leading scientists doing field research and conservation on one of 130 projects around the world.
Maximum Award: fully-funded fellowship.
Eligibility: Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
http://www.earthwatch.org

The Live Monarch Foundation Educator Outreach Program provides funding for teachers throughout the United States to enroll in the National Campaign to bring Monarch Butterflies into the classroom. This program provides education and materials to strengthen the Monarch’s 3,000 mile migratory route within North America by creating self-sustaining butterfly gardens and refuges.
Maximum Award: n/a.
Eligibility: teachers and classrooms in areas on the monarch migratory route.
Deadline: Rolling
http://www.lmf-educator-award.com/index.html

Outdoor Classroom Grant Program–Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom.
Eligibility: K-12 public schools in the United States.
Deadline: Varies.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html

Toshiba America Foundation makes grants for projects in math and science designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades K-12.
Eligibility: Grades K-12.
Deadline: Decisions about grants under $5,000 are made on a rolling basis and applications are accepted throughout the year.
http://www.taf.toshiba.com

Dow Awards–by the Dow Chemical Company–awards grants to support proposed initiatives concentrating on math and science, teacher training, and parental involvement for K-12 school districts. School districts and school boards nationwide, as well as programs that promote systemic education reform in math and science, are eligible to apply. Special attention is given to school districts around communities where Dow is located.
Deadline: Varies
http://www.dow.com/about/corp/social/gen_fund.htm

Reinventing Education Program, IBM’s lead philanthropic program,  is now a $70 million grant initiative that forms the centerpiece of IBM’s global commitment to education. IBM is contributing more than just money; they are dedicating their world-renowned researchers, educational consultants, and technology.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/education/programs/reinventing/

The Lucent Global Science Scholars Program is an annual academic competition sponsored by the Lucent Technologies Foundation for students who demonstrate excellence in the sciences and plan to pursue a career in information and communications technologies. When an appropriate placement can be found, Global Science Scholars are offered internships at a Bell Labs or Lucent Technologies facility in their home country.
Deadline: N/A
http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent/

ISTE HyperSIG offers a Multimedia Mania award, spotlighting original projects that reflect the collaborative efforts of teachers and students.
http://www.iste.org

The SMARTer Kids Foundation – The Connections Program equips North American and Canadian upper elementary school classes with leading-edge technology, promotes collaborative learning projects between schools, provides teacher training on the technology, and culminates with teachers and select students meeting for a fun-filled week in Calgary, Alberta.
Deadline: N/A
http://www.smarterkids.org/k12/connections/index.asp