Professional Organizations
Professional organizations play a vital role in supporting the education profession by providing educators with resources, research, networking opportunities, and professional development to enhance teaching and learning. Explore these organizations and their resources to strengthen your practice and stay connected to the field.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) + ASCD: ISTE+ASCD empowers educators worldwide to use AI safely and responsibly in learning. As the largest provider of AI professional development, ISTE+ASCD brings educators together to enhance learning and prepare students to become the next generation of AI designers and problem-solvers. The ASCD section of the website offers access to a limited number of free Educational Leadership (EL) magazine articles—by educators, for educators.
Learning Forward: The Professional Learning Association: Learning Forward provides guidance on planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality professional learning so you and your team can achieve success at the system, school, and student levels. For local support and resources, consider visiting Learning Forward Connecticut.
International Literacy Association: The International Literacy Association (ILA) connects research and practice to improve literacy instruction worldwide.
Connecticut Reading Association: The Connecticut Reading Association is the state affiliate of the International Literacy Association and sponsors leadership and workshop activities designed to support literacy instruction in schools, public and private, throughout Connecticut.
International Dyslexia Association: The International Dyslexia Association, Inc. (IDA) is a 501(c)(3) charity, organized and operated to provide advocacy, resources, and services to teaching professionals, advocates, and individuals and families impacted by dyslexia and other related learning differences. For local support and resources, consider visiting the Connecticut Branch of The International Dyslexia Association.
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE): For over 100 years, NCTE has supported educators by providing resources, advocacy, and professional development through publications and events.
New England Association of Teachers of English (NEATE): NEATE connects New England English teachers, offering resources, an annual conference, awards, and grants to support educators and students.
Connecticut Association for Reading Research (CARR): CARR is a professional organization concerned with the improvement of reading.
The Reading League: The Reading League is a national nonprofit that promotes knowledge to reimagine the future of literacy education and accelerate the global movement toward science-based reading instruction.
The Reading League Connecticut: The Reading League Connecticut chapter was established in 2021 to advance the Science of Reading. It shares the national organization’s mission to promote awareness, deepen understanding, and support the use of evidence-based reading instruction.