Education Research Guide: Organizations

Organization that provides leadership for the field of adult and continuing education by expanding opportunities for adult growth and development, unifying adult educators, fostering the development and dissemination of theory, research, information, and best practices; promoting identity and standards for the profession, and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives.

Membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice.

Scholarly society with 2,200 members dedicated to higher education as a field of study.

Nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology.

Nonpartisan, nonprofit research, policy, and advocacy organization committed to promoting postsecondary access and success for all students, regardless of race, background, or circumstance.

Serves educators and education leaders who are committed to connecting learners.

Professional home educators in English and literacy by supporting teachers and their students in classrooms, on college campuses, and in online learning environments.

Largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education.

Creates a range of learning opportunities, from publications to conferences, for the community to share perspectives, resources, best practices, and new ideas that move challenges to solutions.