SCIENCE - PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Science Teachers Association: http://www.nsta.org/
NSTA is the national organization for science teachers. NSTA has a wealth of resources, training, and support for science teachers.

Science Teachers of Missouri: http://www.stom.org/
STOM is the state teachers organization.

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development: http://www.ascd.org/
ASCD is an organization that initially represented curriculum and supervision issues. Over the years, the focus has changed to address all aspects of effective teaching and learning—such as professional development, educational leadership, and capacity building.

American Association for the Advancement of Science: http://www.project2061.org/
Project 2061 is an initiative of the AAAS dedicated to helping reform K-12 education nationwide so that all high-school graduates are literate in science, mathematics, and technology. The project began its work in 1985—the year Halley’s Comet was last visible from earth. Today’s education will shape the quality of children’s lives as they come of age in the 21st century and see the return of the comet in 2061.

The National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/
The NSF is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950. It’s mission is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF grants funds to educational organizations for projects that support this mission.