Professional Societies

What is a Professional Society?

"A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) is usually a non-profit organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest." Wikipedia.

Professional societies are invaluable sources of information; they provide members with the most current research, career support and a multitude of networking opportunities.

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American Association of Physics Teachers
A strong professional physics science society dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in physical science education.
American Chemical Society
One of the world’s largest scientific organizations with more than 150,000 members in 140+ countries. Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Our vision is to improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.
Association for Science Teacher Education
Promotes excellence in science teacher education world-wide through scholarship and innovation.
International Society for Technology in Education
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education.
ITEEA International Technology Educators Association
ITEEA is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators.
National Association for Research in Science Teaching
Promotes research in science education and disseminates the findings of this research to improve science teaching.
National Association of Agricultural Educators
The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a federation of state agricultural educators associations with more than 9,000 members. Our members are involved in school-based agricultural education at any level, from middle school through postsecondary, and state and national agricultural education leadership.
National Association of Biology Teachers
Enpowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Works to foster improvement in the teaching of the earth sciences at all levels of formal and informal instruction.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Founded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world's largest mathematics education organization.
National Middle Level Science Teachers Association
Supports and promotes exemplary and innovative middle level science teaching and learning for all; advocates for middle level science teachers and students
National Science Education Leadership Association
NSELA members have a strong interest in a broad array of topics: student learning, safety, curriculum, technology,
professional development, assessment, inquiry, and
science education reform.
National Science Teachers Association
NSTA is a member-driven organization, 60,000-strong. Publishes books/journals for science teachers from kindergarten through college; holds science education conferences; offers ways for science teachers to connect; advocates.
North American Association for Environmental Educators
For more than four decades, NAAEE has promoted excellence in environmental education throughout North America and the world. We are dedicated to strengthening the field of environmental education and increasing the visibility and efficacy of the profession.