Research Guides: Elementary Education: Organizations

Professional Organizations

American Federation of Teachers Represents 1.7 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide.
International Literacy Association Includes more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 86 countries. ILA has set literacy standards.
National Association for the Education of Young Children Promotes high-quality early learning for young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research.
North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement Is a community of education professionals that conducts on-site reviews of a variety of educational institutions and systems.