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Language Arts and Reading Instrruction
- Campaign for Grade Level Reading: 3rd grade reading success matters
- Established as a collaboration of many foundations to meet the challenge of helping children of poverty to succeed academically. The campaign suggests strategies to attack the issues of school readiness, parent engagement, summer learning loss and chronic absence. Links to research, strategies for meeting the challenges, and materials (banners, videos, etc.) for individual campaigns are available.
Grades: Pre-K - 3
http://www.gradelevelreading.net/
- International Literacy Association (ILA)
- Originally called the International Reading Association, ILA is a professional association that supports literacy research and professional development based on the belief that "literacy is the primary foundation of all learning."
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.reading.org/
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- The Modern Language Association works to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature, in both English and foreign languages. The MLA publishes books, pamphlets, a comprehensive international bibliography, and style guidelines.
Grades: 9 - 12
http://www.mla.org/
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- The National Council of Teachers of English is dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts. NCTE provides opportunities for teachers to continue their professional growth and a framework for dealing with issues that affect the teaching of English.
Grades: K - 12
http://www.ncte.org/
Life Science
- National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
- The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) unites life science educators from around the world to share knowledge and experiences, and to promote professional growth "to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students."
Grades: K - 12
http://www.nabt.org/
Multicultural Education
- Learning for Justice
- A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center the Teaching Tolerance website provides resources and support for reducing prejudice and encouraging respect for differences in schools. Resources include free video kits, an online magazine, a blog of news items, sample lesson plans and teaching activities.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
https://www.learningforjustice.org/
Music
- American Orff-Schulwerk Association
- Advocating the music education methods of Carl Orff this organization provides professional development, publications, scholarships and grants.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.aosa.org/
- American String Teachers Association
- The American String Teachers Association is a organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them throughout their careers. ASTA provides an array of services, including instrument insurance, a scholarly journal, professional development, competitions, grants, community initiatives, and access to a network of colleagues.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.astaweb.com
- Dalcroze Society of America
- Developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze to tap into students' natural sense of rhythm, the Dalcroze Eurhythmics approach focuses on rhythmic movement, aural training, and improvisation. Information about Dalcroze and the Dalcroze method, teacher training programs, etc. is available from this website.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.dalcrozeusa.org/
- Gordon Institute for Music Learning
- The Gordon Institute for Music Learning (GIML) is dedicated to advancing the research in music education pioneered by Edwin E. Gordon. This website provides an introduction to Gordon' Music Learning Theory,classroom activities and information about the GIML.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.giml.org
- Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
- The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the oldest professional music teachers association in the United States, promotes the appreciation of both music study and music making and the professionalism of music teachers. MTNA is comprised of 24,000 independent and collegiate music teachers of all instruments including voice.
Grades: K - 12
http://www.mtna.org/
- NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)
- NAMM is a non-profit educational association dedicated to promoting the importance of music, music-making and music education to the general public. Its membership, representing the music industry, provides information about current research, as well as tools (print, audio and video) to advocate for music education.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.nammfoundation.org/
- National Association for Music Education
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME), addresses all aspects of music education. It advocates at all levels; offers professional development; supports music educators; and participated in the development of the National Standards for Arts Education.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
https://nafme.org/
- National Association of Teachers of Singing
- The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) strives to "encourage the highest standards of the vocal art...; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented." The website includes information about competitions,programs, events and links to The Journal of Singing (restricted to members only).
Grades: K - 12
http://www.nats.org
- Organization of American Kodaly Educators
- Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) was founded to promote Kodály's concept of "Music for Everyone" through the improvement of music education in schools. This website provides an overview of Kodaly methods, its connection to National Music Standards, and information about the OAKE.
Grades: K - 12
https://oake.org
Professional Development
- Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
- Originally established to explore ways to use technology to help students with disabilities, CAST developed the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which uses flexible methods and materials to teach all students. This website provides extensive information about UDL, and how to implement. Its Learning Tools section includes software to create online books, design lesson plans, conduct online research, etc.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.cast.org
- IRIS Center
- The IRIS Center aims to provide free, high-quality, online training resources for faculty and professional development providers about students with disabilities. These research-based resources include tutorials, videso, podcast, brochures, information briefs and case studies. This Web site is made possible through a grant between Vanderbilt University and the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu
- National Center on Universal Design for Learning
- Sponsored by CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) this website includes videos, presentations, links and articles to teach the basics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and how to implement UDL in the classroom. Also provides information about advocacy for UDL, how to connect with other teachers and research about UDL.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
http://www.udlcenter.org
