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Catherine V. Parsons: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Personnel Services - 518.398.7181 x114 - c.parsons@ppcsd.org |
Professional Organizations offer the opportunity to extend resources and networks for educators related to professional practice. The following is a list of organizations that various members of the PPCSD faculty and staff belong to as part of their effort to remain life-long learners.
We address all aspects of effective teaching and learning—such as professional development, educational leadership, and capacity building. ASCD offers broad, multiple perspectives—across all education professions—in reporting key policies and practices. Because we represent all educators, we are able to focus solely on professional practice within the context of "Is it good for the children?" rather than what is reflective of a specific educator role. In short, ASCD reflects the conscience and content of education."
With more than 36,000 members, NYSNA has been the voice for nurses in New York state for more than a century. The association is affiliated on the national level with the American Nurses Association." 
"Orton-Gillingham's purpose is to establish and maintain professional and ethical standards for practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham approach for the treatment of dyslexia."
"The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle."
"The mission of the American Association of School Administrators is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children."
"The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library media field."
"Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research."
"AFM is committed to raising industry standards and placing the professional musician in the foreground of the cultural landscape."
"The mission of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, is to improve the lives of our members and their families, to give voice to their legitimate professional, economic and social aspirations, to strengthen the institutions in which we work, to improve the quality of the services we provide, to bring together all members to assist and support one another and to promote democracy, human rights and freedom in our union, in our nation and throughout the world."
"The American Library Association (ALA) was founded in 1876 in Philadelphia and subsequently chartered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its mission is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.”
"Founded in 1888 to further mathematical research and scholarship, the American Mathematical Society fulfills its mission through programs and services that promote mathematical research and its uses, strengthen mathematical education, and foster awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life."
"The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization dedicated to the creative teaching approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. We are united by our belief that music and movement – to speak, sing and play; to listen and understand; to move and create – should be an active and joyful experience."
"The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 130,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists."
Association of Math Teachers of New York State
"Founded in 1943, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that represents more than 175,000 educators from 119 countries and nearly 60 affiliates. Our members span the entire profession of educators—superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.
"Welcome to the Berkshire-Hudson Valley chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. We service the greater Albany, New York region and Vermont. We invite you to join us and attend one of our music and movement workshops. We celebrate the approach of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman in their belief that music education should be an active and joyful experience."
"The Dutchess County Music Educators Association (DCMEA) is a non profit organization made up of the music educators living and teaching in Dutchess County, New York. DCMEA is dedicated to the music education of all students and fosters the growth of music teachers."
"The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families and all others interested in The Association’s mission."
"The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education."
"Since 1915, MAA membership has provided a forum for educators, students, professionals, and math enthusiasts to share ideas, keep abreast of developments in the mathematical community, enhance their careers, and make new friends. Today, more than 25,000 individuals and institutions take advantage of the multitude of benefits that MAA membership provides.Here are some of the valuable benefits you can receive when you become a member of the MAA."
"MENC is the world's largest arts education organization and the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. More than 130,000 members represent all levels of teaching from preschool to graduate school. Since 1907, MENC has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers."
"The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is "the leader in life science education." To date, more than 9,000 educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the globe; keep up with trends and developments in the field; and grow professionally."
"The National Association of School Nurses supports the health and educational success of children and youth by developing and providing leadership to advance school nursing practice by specialized registered nurses."
"The National Band Association, founded on September 11, 1960, is the largest band directors' professional organization in the world. It was organized for the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands and is dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music."
"Since 1911, NCTE has worked to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels."
"The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership and professional development to support teachers in ensuring equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students."
"NEA believes every child in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education. In pursuing its mission, NEA has determined that we will focus the energy and resources of our 3.2 million members on improving the quality of teaching, increasing student achievement and making schools safer, better places to learn."
"The National Flute Association, a not for profit institution, is the largest flute organization in the world. It was founded to encourage a higher standard of artistic excellence for the flute, its performers, and its literature. Members include leading soloists, orchestral players, college and university professors, adult amateurs, and students of all ages. NFA annual conventions are held in major cities in the U.S."
" The National School Boards Association is a not-for-profit Federation of state associations of school boards across the United States. Its mission is to foster excellence and equity in public education through school board leadership. NSBA achieves that mission by representing the school board perspective before federal government agencies and with national organizations that affect education, and by providing vital information and services to state associations of school boards and local school boards throughout the nation."
"The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education."
The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
"The New York Library Association (NYLA) was founded in 1890 to lead in the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning, quality of life, and equal opportunity for all New Yorkers. Today, NYLA is working stronger than ever to further promote its mission in support of libraries and information service."
Much more than four walls, a roof and a whiteboard, today's school buildings and campuses are extremely complicated—as is the job of maintaining them. As a result, today's directors of school facilities have myriad responsibilities requiring them to know engineering and architecture, health and safety, education, finance and human resource management. The New York State Association for Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds, Inc. (SBGA) serves as a voice for more than 600 Directors of School Facilities, Facilities Managers, Head Custodians, Health and Safety Coordinators, and other key school facilities personnel. The Association provides its members with professional development opportunities, legal advice, facilities resources, education and training and more.
"The mission of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)is to advocate and improve the education in music of all people in New York by promoting appropriate music activities and programs in the schools and communities of New York State"
"Providing educators the tools to develop and deliver quality instructional programs and supervisory practices to maximize success for all learners."
"NYSCATE (The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education), is a non-profit, professional organization representing more than 2,000 technology using educators and administrators in New York State. NYSCATE is an affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and cooperates with such partners as the New York State Education Department, state and national educational organizations, private sector corporations, and publishers to further the use of technology in our schools. NYSCATE is involved in helping define statewide policy regarding the use of technologies in education."
"Our mission is to prepare individuals to be competent, confident and caring in managing their personal, family and career lives."
"The New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers is an organization that represents over 2,000 members and whose purpose is to serve the needs of the profession dedicated to the development of second language skills and cultural awareness among students. NYSAFLT provides its members with a network of communication with colleagues throughout the state, opportunities for professional growth through conferences, institutes and colloquia held regionally and statewide, a direct link with the State Education Department, and an advocate’s voice among the members of the Board of Regents and the state’s legislators."
New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
"The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) promotes excellence in science education. Its mission is to work with educators and communities to provide opportunities for all students to participate in and learn science."
"The New York State Art Teachers, NYSATA, is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1948 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education."
"The New York State Middle School Association (NYSMSA) represents those who serve the educational needs of all young adolescents in New York State. We are committed to creating, promoting, and supporting effective middle-level programs that are academically rigorous and developmentally appropriate."
"The New York State Nurses Association is the nation's oldest and largest state professional association for registered nurses. It also is New York's largest union solely dedicated to promoting the interests of RNs and their patients.
New York State Band Directors Association
The New York State Staff Development Council is the New York affiliate of National Staff Development Council (NSDC). As a professional non-profit association, we are committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. We view high quality staff development programs as essential to creating schools in which all students and staff members are learners who continually improve their performance.
"NYSUT is more than 600,000 people who work in, or are retired from, New York's schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities. We are classroom teachers, college and university faculty and professional staff, school bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, cafeteria workers, teacher assistants and aides, nurses and healthcare technicians."
"Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in health, physical education, recreation, or safety. Membership is open to persons interested in the purposes of the Fraternity and in providing time and energy for the benefit of the areas which include: physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management."
"The School Administrators Association of New York State is proud of its history of serving New York's school leaders for over three decades. Our mission has always been to support administrators with the best in representation and service. Through strong legislative representation, legal support, and professional growth opportunities, SAANYS keeps its members at the forefront of educational change. Whether it be negotiating contracts, dialoguing with the commissioner, or hitting the road with timely workshops, SAANYS is your source for information and support."
"SLMSSENY is a professional organization comprised of over 250 school library media specialists in southeastern New York. We are one of eight regional affiliates, which make up the School Library Media Section of the New York Library Association. Our mission is to advocate for and promote the interests of the school library media specialists in southeastern New York so that they can enable students to become independent learners and avid readers. We facilitate this mission by assisting and encouraging our members, actively lobbying for increased support of school library media programs and school library systems, presenting a dynamic Spring Conference, and providing opportunities for professional development. In addition, we give the annual Rip Van Winkle Award for outstanding contributions in the field of children's literature by an author/illustrator residing in the seven county SLMSSENY region and keep intellectual freedom alive in every school library media center."
"SHAHV is a professional association comprised of local speech-language pathologists and audiologists from Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties within New York State. It is the mission of SHAHV to provide resources to speech-language pathology and audiology professionals in the above counties to facilitate optimal evaluation and treatment of individuals with communication challenges. Particularly, SHAHV is dedicated to arranging continuing education opportunities and encouraging a strong network of professionals to foster cooperative learning. The association is run by volunteers from both professions."
"The New York State Council of School Superintendents is a professional and advocacy organization with over a century of service to school superintendents in New York State. The Council provides its more than 800 members with numerous professional development opportunities, publications and personal services, while advocating for public education and the superintendency."
"The fundamental purpose of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council is to bring about the improvement of education in the school districts located in the Hudson Valley. The Council aims to accomplish this purpose through the cooperative study of common educational problems, the effective diffusion of educational practices, and the stimulation of active participation of school boards, administrators, teachers, pupils, and laypersons in educational planning and activity."
"The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results."
"The Association for Conflict Resolution is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution."
"The association, a dedicated advocate for the public schools, maintains an extensive network of PDK chapters in the United States, Canada, and nations in Europe and Asia. The association publishes the Phi Delta Kappan, the most cited education journal in the United States, and sponsors the annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools."
"Leadership in legal advocacy for public schools...the NSBA Council of School Attorneys is a membership organization of 37 affiliate state councils, over 3,000 attorneys nationwide, who work to improve the practice of school law and prevent lawsuits against public schools."