American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
(AAACE)
http://www.aaace.org
AAACE advocates that lifelong learning contributes to human
fulfillment and positive social changes, and helps adults to
acquire the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead productive
and satisfying lives.
American Distance Education Consortium
(ADEC)
http://www.adec.edu
An international consortium of state and land grant instructions
providing economic distance education programs and services via the
latest and most appropriate information technologies.
American Society for Training & Development
(ASTD)
http://www.astd.org
The world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning
and performance of professionals working in thousands of
organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent
consultants, and as suppliers.
Association for Career and Technical Education
(ACTE)
http://www.acteonline.org
The largest national education association dedicated to the
advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for
careers, and is committed to enhancing the job performance and
satisfaction of its members.
Association for Continuing Higher Education
(ACHE)
http://www.acheinc.org
An institution-based organization of colleges, universities, and
individuals dedicated to the promotion of lifelong learning and
excellence in continuing higher education. ACHE encourages
professional networks, research, and exchange of information, and
advocates continuing higher education as a means of enhancing and
improving society.
Association for Distance Education and Independent
Learning (ADEIL)
http://www.aacis.org
A professional association for all those engaged in, or interested
in, collegiate independent study. The goal of the organization is
to provide professional development opportunities as well as
opportunities for collegiality and interaction.
Association for Educational Communications and
Technology (AECT)
http://www.aect.org
A professional association of educators and others whose
activities are directed toward improving instruction through
technology.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
(ASCD)
http://www.ascd.org
An educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best
practices for the success of each learner. Its members are
professional educators from all levels and subject areas including
superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of
education, and school board members.
Canadian Network for Innovation in Education
(CNIE)
Formerly the Canadian Association for Distance Education
(CADE)
http://www.cnie-rcie.ca
A national organization of professionals committed to excellence
in the provision of innovation in education in Canada.
Distance Education and Training Council
(DETC)
http://www.detc.org
A non-profit educational association, which serves as a
clearinghouse of information about the distance
study/correspondence field.
EDUCAUSE
http://www.educause.edu
A non-profit association whose mission is to advance higher
education by promoting the intelligent use of information
technology.
Instructional Technology Council (ITC)
http://www.itcnetwork.org
A non-profit organization providing exceptional leadership and
professional development to its network of eLearning experts by
advocating, collaborating, researching, and sharing exemplary,
innovative practices and potential in learning technologies.
International Association for Continuing Education and
Training (IACET)
http://www.iacet.org
A non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education
and training programs. IACET certification is the standard learners
seek for quality when they choose a provider.
International Council for Distance (ICDE)
http://www.icde.org
ICDE is the leading global membership organization for the open
and distance education community.
International Society for Performance Improvement
(ISPI)
http://www.ispi.org
The leading international association dedicated to improving
productivity and performance in the workplace. It represents
performance improvement professionals with the mission to develop
and recognize the proficiency of members and advocate the use of
Human Performance Technology.
International Society for Technology in Education
(ISTE)
http://www.iste.org
ISTE is a non-profit membership organization that provides
leadership and service to improve teaching and learning. A trusted
source for professional development, knowledge generation,
advocacy, and leadership for innovation.