Links for Educators

These websites may be of interest to educators and others who are concerned with gathering educational information.

Professional Organizations

The Council for Exceptional Children, an organization of interest to those involved with special education in any capacity.

Texas Counseling Association (TCA) The Texas Counseling Association is an association of professional counselors that provides leadership, service and advocacy and that promotes education and ethical standards.

American Counseling Association Dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.

American School Counselor Association The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development by providing professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to school counselors throughout the world.

National Association for the Education of Young Children "...(NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8."

The Southern Early Childhood Association "... has brought together preschool, kindergarten, and primary teachers and administrators, caregivers, program directors, and individuals working with and for families, to promote quality care and education for young children."

Texas Association for the Education of Young Children "...a strong network of nearly 3,000 Texas early care and education professionals."

Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children " ... (HAAEYC) is one of the largest chapter affiliates of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a national organization comprised of early care and education professionals. The mission of the Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children is to promote and support high quality care and education for young children through improved professional practice and broadened public awareness."

Society for Research of Child Development "The Society is a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit, professional association with a membership of approximately 5,500 researchers, practitioners, and human development professionals from over 50 countries.

The purposes of the Society are to promote multidisciplinary research in the field of human development, to foster the exchange of information among scientists and other professionals of various disciplines, and to encourage applications of research findings. Our goals are pursued through a variety of programs with the cooperation and service of our governing council, standing committees, and members."

National Council on Family Relations "...(NCFR) provides a forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being."

American Educational Research Association "... (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results."

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