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These are professional education organizations that specialize in environmental education. The associations often produce education materials, conduct professional development training, organize conferences, and make various other resources available to teachers.
- National Headquarters American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 326-6400
- The American Association for the Advancement of Science is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines and to the public's understanding of science and technology. Their Directorate for Education and Human Resources Programs (EHR) supports systemic educational reform through the development of models, materials, mechanisms, processes, and networks. Contact the AAAS for information about current science education projects and materials.
Support Offered:
- Educational materials
- Professional development programs/workshops
- Resource library
- Newsletter or journal
- Films/videos
- National Association of Biology Teachers
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, #19
Reston, VA 20190
Tel: (703) 471-1134 or (800) 406-0775
E-mail: NABTer@aol.com
- The National Association of Biology Teachers is a professional association of biology and life science educators who share experiences and expertise with one another, keep up with trends and developments in the field, and grow professionally. The NABT offers publications, educational resources, conferences, teacher workshops, and an on-line support community.
Support Offered:
- Educational materials
- Professional development programs/workshops
- Films/videos
- Newsletter or journal
- National Center for Science Education
P.O. Box 9477
Berkeley, CA 94709-0477
Tel: (510) 526-1674 or (800) 290-6006
E-mail: ncse@NatCenSciEd.org
- The National Center for Science Education engages in a number of activities advancing two primary goals: improving and supporting education in evolution and the nature of science, and increasing public understanding of these subjects. The Center publishes numerous pamphlets and papers about teaching evolution and biology, links K-12 teachers with science support, recommends and sells books on evolution and biology, and has a Web site that links to a number of online eductional resources.
Support Offered:
- Resource library
- Newsletter or journal
- Films/videos
- Educational materials
- Enrichment classes/presentations
- National Science Teachers Association
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3000
Tel: (703) 243-7100
- The NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning. The Association publishes five journals, a newspaper, books, a children's magazine, and many other publications. NSTA conducts national and regional conventions and provides many programs and services for science educators, including professional development workshops and educational tours. The World Wide Web site links to state, national, and international science education organizations, an on-line catalog of publications, and two "discussion rooms" that foster conversations about science education.
Support Offered:
- Resource library
- Newsletter or journal
- Professional development programs/workshops
- Educational materials
- Information specialists
- North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
P.O. Box 400
Troy, OH 45373
Tel: (937) 676-2514
E-mail: jthoreen@igc.apc.org
- NAAEE is a network of professionals and students working in the field of environmental education throughout North America abroad. The Association combines and integrates the work and goals of environmental interest groups and organizations dedicated to improving education as it works to promote education about environmental issues. Some of the programs and activities the NAAEE maintains are an annual conference at varying North American sites, an extensive publications program, the Environmental Education Training Institute, the VINE (Volunteer-led Investigations of Neighborhood Ecology) Network, the Environmental Issues Forums (EIF) program, the NAAEE Policy Institute, the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP), and NAAEE's National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education.
Support Offered:
- Professional development programs/workshops
- Searchable electronic database of collections (insects and plants) or resources
- Educational materials
- Environmental advocacy initiatives
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