Resources

New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO)

The New England Educational Research Organization is a regional research organization with approximately 200 members from colleges and universities, public and private schools, state and local educational agencies, health and social service agencies, and private education firms.

NEERO's primary objectives are to improve educational programs and supervisory practices; provide a stimulating, supportive and friendly forum for scholarly presentations; identify and disseminate successful educational practices; and foster skill development in research and evaluation methodologies.

UMass Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (KDP)

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, is committed to recognizing excellence and fostering mutual cooperation, support, and professional growth for educational professionals.

As part of its ongoing dedication to educators, the Society offers:

• Workshops & Conferences
• Books, Journals, & Other Publications
• Scholarships & Grants
• Community Service Projects
• Teachers Hotline
• Employment Resources
• Professional Development
• Other Resources

American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education is a national voluntary organization of colleges and universities that prepare the nation's teachers and other educational personnel. Located in Washington, D.C., AACTE is the leader for innovation in teacher education.

AACTE continues a tradition of more than a century and a half of professional service to the teacher education community. Our more than 740 members include liberal arts colleges, state universities and research institutions, and various education organizations. Combined, member institutions produce more than two-thirds of new school personnel each year.

As the sole national organization representing the institutional interests of collegiate-based teacher education, AACTE gathers and disseminates data, proposes and analyzes public policy initiatives, supports professional advancement and networking, and represents the teacher education community before state and national governments.

American Education Research Organization (AERA)

The 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.

AERA is the most prominent international professional organization with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application. Its 22,000 members are educators; administrators; directors of research; persons working with testing or evaluation in federal, state and local agencies; counselors; evaluators; graduate students; and behavioral scientists.

The broad range of disciplines represented by the membership includes education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and political science.