Teacher Education at ISU
 

 

Organizations Working for High Quality Teacher Preparation

Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC)

INTASC is dedicated to the reform of the preparation, licensing, and ongoing professional development of teachers.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

NBPTS advances the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching, creating a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards and integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards

NCATE StandaHelps to establish high quality teacher preparation through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education.

National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)

NNER is dedicated to the simultaneous renewal of schools and the institutions that prepare our teachers.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance/ National Association for Sport & Physical Education (AAHPERD/NASPE)

(AAHPERD/NASPE) supports and assists those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.

American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)

AACTE is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality preparation and continuing professional development for teachers and school leaders in order to enhance PK–12 student learning.

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

ACEI promotes and supports 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.

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

AERA is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation, and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

ASCD advocates sound policies and shares best practices to achieve the success of each learner.

Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)

ATE is devoted solely to the improvement of teacher education for both school and campus-based teacher educators.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

CEC is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

International Reading Association (IRA)

IRA is dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit.

National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC)

NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age eight.

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

NCSS provides leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.

National Business Education Association (NBEA)

NBEA serves individuals and groups engaged in instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information for and about business.

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

NCTE works to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

NCTM is dedicated to improving math education.

National Middle School Association (NMSA)

NMSA provides support to anyone interested in the health, education, and developmental needs of young adolescents.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

NSTA promotes excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

University Council for Education Administration (UCEA)

UCEA works to improve the preparation of educational leaders and promotes the development of professional knowledge in school improvement and administration.

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

ASHE promotes collaboration among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through research, conferences, and publications.

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

AASA supports and develops effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

NASSP promotes excellence in school leadership.

Holmes Partnership (HP)

HP serves as a major vehicle to reform teaching and learning whether in a public school or a higher education setting.