TIE Association Directory

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Jerry Sullivan, Executive Director
One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-9161; FAX (202) 872-8857
Web site: www.aacrao.com

Association of American Educators (AAE)
Gary Beckner, Executive Director
25201 Paseo De Alicia, Suite 104 
Laguna Hills, Calif. 92653
(949) 595-7979; (800) 704-7799; fax (949) 595-7970 
Web site: www.aaeteachers.org
To encourage and empower educators who subscribe to the idea that education should aim to improve a young person's character and intellect, an to establish a new national advocate for educators who want to lead the movement to reinvigorate character education and bring common sense and balance to educational reform initiatives. 

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
Karen Tucker, C.A.E., Executive Director
1555 King St.
Alexandria, Va. 22314
(703) 706-4600; fax (703) 706-4663
Web site: www.aafcs.org
Improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through education, research, cooperative programs and public information. 

Association of American Geographers (AAG) 
Ronald F. Abler, Ph.D., Executive Director
1710 Sixteenth S., N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20009-3198 
(202) 234-1450; fax (202) 234-2744
Web site: www.aag.org
Advance professional studies in geography and to encourage the application of geographic research in business, education and government. 

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance  (AAHPERD)
Michael G. Davis, P.E.D., E.V.P.
1900 Association Dr. 
Reston, Va. 20191-1599
(703) 476-3404; fax (703) 476-9537
Web site: www.aahperd.org

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Paul D. Houston, Ph.D., Executive Director
1801 North Moore St. 
Arlington, Va. 22209-1813
(703) 528-0700; fax (703) 841-1543
Web site: www.aasa.org
Achieve the highest quality of public education through effective school system leadership with an emphasis on superintendents. 

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American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA)
Esther Coleman, Executive Director
3080 Brickhouse Court
Virginia Beach, Va. 23452
(757) 340-1217; fax (757) 340-1889
Web site: www.aaspa.org
Provide leadership in promoting effective human resource practices within education through professional development activities and a broad-based resource network. 

American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)
Helene Zimmer-Loew, Executive Director
112 Haddontowne Court, No. 104
Cherry Hill, N.J. 08034-3668
(856) 795-5553; fax (856) 795-9398
Web site: www.aatg.org
We believe that bringing the language, literature and culture of the German-speaking world to all Americans is a vital humanistic endeavor and serves an essential national interest. 

American Association of University Administrators (AAUA)
Charles P. Condon, Ph.D., University Secretary, General Counsel
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, Conn. 06117-1599
(860) 768-4275; fax (860) 768-4070
Web site: www.aaua.org
Develops and advances standards for higher education; emphasizes programs and services for administrators at all levels to demonstrate moral and ethical leadership at colleges, universities and specialized institutions or professional associations. 

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Gerald Odland, Executive Director
17904 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215
Olney, Md. 20832
(301) 570-2111; (800) 423-3563; fax (301) 570-2212
Web site: www.udel.edu/bateman/acei
Promotes inherent rights, education and well-being of children and supports high standards of preparation and professional growth for educators. Dedicated to flexible, child-centered approach to education that respects the child’s developmental experiences. 

American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Carmen G. Neuberger, Ph.D., Executive Director
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20036-1110
(202) 835-2272; fax (202) 296-3286
Web site: www.acpa.nche.edu
Serve all levels of higher education student affairs professionals thru educational and developmental programs and networking enabling them to excel in their positions to achieve career. 

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Tom A. Scott, Vice President, Operations
731 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, Colo. 80920
(719) 528-6906; fax (719) 531-0631
Web site: www.acsi.org
Biblically-based, evangelical Christian schools from pre-school through college whose mission is to provide programs and services that enable Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively prepare students for life. 

Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) 
Jan Bray, Ph.D., Executive Director
1410 King St.
Alexandria, Va. 22314
(703) 683-9315; fax (703) 683-7424
Web site: www.acteonline.org
Provides leadership in developing a competitive workforce by encouraging career development, professional involvement, leadership, excellence in vocational-technical education and marketing vocational-technical education. 

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Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)
Janice M. Estell, Executive Administrator
1615 West 92 St.
Kansas City, Mo. 64114
(816) 363-5525; fax (816) 363-4010
Web site: www.alphadeltakappa.org
An international honorary sorority for women educators united in common goals of educational excellence, altruism and worldwide understanding. 

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 
Phillip Harris, Ph.D., Executive Director
1800 N. Stonelake Drive
Bloomington, Ind. 47404
(812) 335-7675; fax (812) 335-7678
Web site: www.aect.org
To enhance the professional skills of its members, and to assist them in dealing effectively with advances in technology. 

American Educational Research  Association (AERA)
William J. Russell, Executive Officer
1230 Seventeenth St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 223-9485; fax (202) 775-1824 
Web site: www.aera.net
Concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
Jackie Fairbarns, Acting Executive Director
4600 Duke St., Suite 430
Alexandria, Va. 22304
(703) 823-9690; fax (703) 823-9695
Web site: www.aerbvi.org
To render all possible support and assistance to professionals who work in all phases of education and rehabilitation of blind and visually impaired persons of all ages. 

American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
Richard O’Grady, Ph.D., Executive Director
1444 I (Eye) St., N.W., Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 628-1500; fax (202) 628-1509
Web site: www.aibs.org
Advancement of the biological sciences and research and education in biological sciences and other sciences. Also assists societies and biologists to meet these purposes.

Association Montessori  International -USA (AMI/USA)
Virginia McHugh, Executive Director
410 Alexander St.
Rochester, N.Y. 14607
(716) 461-5920; fax (716) 461-0075
Web site: www.montessori-ami.org
To protect the integrity of  Maria Montessori and raise general awareness of the importance of education. 

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Michael N. Eanes, National Director
281 Park Ave. South, 6th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10010-6102
(212) 358-1250; fax (212) 358-1256
Web site: www.amshq.org
Stimulate the use of the Montessori teaching approach in private and public schools through certified teachers, schools, administrators, parents and friends interested in promoting better education for all children. 

Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
Don I. Tharpe,  Ph.D., Executive Director
11401 North Shore Drive
Reston, Va. 20190-9952
(703) 478-0405; fax (703) 478-0205
Web site: www.asbointl.org
Providing programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth and effective use of educational resources.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Gene Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
1703 North Beauregard St.
Alexandria, Va. 22311-1714
(703) 578-9600; fax (703) 575-5408
Web site: www.ascd.org

American School Food Service Association ASFSA)
Barbara S. Belmont, Executive Director
700 South Washington St.
Alexandria, Va. 22314-4287
(703) 739-3900; (800) 877-8822; fax (703) 739-3915
Web site: www.asfsa.org
To advance the availability and quality of school food service and nutrition as an integral part of education; establish positive perception; advocate national policy; provide professional development skills; and serve as a primary source of information. 

Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
Lynn Montgomery, Executive Director
1900 Association Drive
Reston, Va. 20191
(703) 620-3110; fax (703) 620-9530
Web site: www.siu.edu/departments/coe/ate
Serves as a national voice for issues related to preservice, graduate and inservice teachers. Provides an opportunity for professional development through national conferences, academies and workshops. 

American Technical Education Association, Inc. (ATEA)
Betty M. Krump, Executive Director
North Dakota State College of Science
800 North Sixth St.
Wahpeton, N.D. 58076
(701) 671-2240; fax (701) 671-2260
Web site: www.ndscs.nodak.edu/atea/
Determine, promote, publish, demonstrate and provide leadership supporting the current and future trends applicable to an effective learning environment for postsecondary technical education and its industrial training counterpart. 

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Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)
Donna Aronson, President
University of the Incarnate Word 
Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
4301 Broadway UPO #8
San Antonio, Texas 78209-6397
(210) 829-6022; fax (210) 829-3880
Web site: www2.hawaii.edu/athe/
Provides vision and leadership for the profession and promotes excellence in theatre education.

Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf (CAID) 
Liz O'Brien President
NTID at RIT, LBJ 2263
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, N.Y. 14623-5604
(716) 475-6265; FAX (716) 475-6500
Web site: www.caid.org

Correctional Education Association (CEA) 
Stephen L. Steurer, Executive Director
4380 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)928-1911; FAX (301)918-1846
Web site: www.sunsite.unc.edu/icea

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI)
Forrest L. Turpen, Executive Director
1550 Elizabeth, Suite M-7
Pasadena, Calif. 91104
(626) 798-1124; fax (626) 798-2346
Web site: www.ceai.org
Encourage, equip and empower Christian educators serving in public and private schools. 

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Nancy Safer, Ph.D., Executive Director
1110 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-5704
(703) 264-9401; fax (703) 620-4334
Web site: www.cec.sped.org
To improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities by supporting special education professionals, advocating government policies, setting professional standards and working to achieve necessary conditions and resources. 

International Reading Association, (IRA)
Alan Farstrup,  Ph.D., Executive Director
800 Barksdale Road
Newark, Del. 19714-8139
(302) 731-1600; fax (302) 731-1057
Web site: www.reading.org
Promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction through studying reading process and teaching techniques; serve as a clearinghouse for dissemination of reading research through conferences, journals and publications. 

International Society for Performance Improvement  (ISPI)
Richard D. Battaglia, C.A.E., Executive Director
1400 Spring St., Suite 260
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-5430; fax (301) 587-3062
Web site: www.ispi.org
Improve performance of individuals and organizations through application of human performance technology evaluation of programs to cost-effectively influence human behavior and accomplishment.

International Society for Technology In Education (ISTE)
John Vaille, C.E.O., President
480 Charnelton St.
Eugene, Ore. 97401-2626
(541) 302-0952; FAX (541) 302-3778
Web site: www.iste.org

International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
Kendall Starkweather, Ph.D., Executive Director
1914 Association Drive, Suite 201
Reston, Va. 20191-1539
(703) 860-2100; fax (703) 860-0353
Web site: www.iteawww.org
Advance technological capabilities for all; improve public understanding of technology education; and enhance technology education through experiences. 

The National Association for Music Education (MENC)
John J. Mahlmann, Ph.D., Executive Director
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, Va. 20191-4348
(703) 860-4000; fax (703) 860-1531
Web site: www.menc.org
To advance music education and specific furtherance thereof. 

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National Association of Agricultural Educators, Inc. (NAAE)
Wm. Jay Jackman, Ph.D., Executive Director
1410 King St., Suite 400
Alexandria, Va. 22314
(703) 838-5885; fax (703) 838-5888
Web site: www.teamaged.org
Progressive leaders providing opportunities, services and advocacy for the agricultural education of society. 

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
Barb Eager, Acting Deputy Director
410 Tarvin Road
Rock Spring, Ga. 30739
(706) 764-2926; fax (706) 764-2094
Web site: www.naaee.org

National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) 
Wayne Carley, Ph.D., Executive Director 
12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, #110
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 264-9696; fax (703) 264-7778
Web site: www.nabt.org
To empower teachers to provide the best possible biology and life science education for their students. 

National Art Education Association (NAEA) 
Thomas Hatfield, Ph.D., Executive Director
1916 Association Drive
Reston, Va. 22091
(703) 860-8000; fax (703) 860-2960
Web site: www.naea-reston.org
Advance art education through professional development, service, leadership and  advancement of knowledge. 

National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP)
Sharon Daggett Manner, Executive Director
1841 South Eisenhower Court
Wichita, Kan. 67277
(316) 942-4822; fax (316) 942-7100
Web site: www.naeop.org
Provide professional growth opportunities, through a designed certification program, quality training, a network of sharing information and ideas and recognizing achievements. 

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Vincent Ferrandino, Ph.D., Executive Director
1615 Duke St.
Alexandria, Va. 22314
(703) 684-3345; (800) 386-2377; fax (703) 548-6021
Web site: www.naesp.org
Serve as advocates for children while striving to enhance our effectiveness in the supervision and administration of elementary and middle schools.

National Association for the  Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D., Executive Director
1509 16th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-1426
(202) 232-8777; fax (202) 797-1651
Web site: www.naeyc.org

National Association of Pupil Services Administrators (NAPSA)
Lee Johnson, Executive Director
1 Brigden Lane, PO Box 783
Pittsford, N.Y. 14534
(716) 223-2018; fax (716) 223-1497
Web site: www.napsa.com

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 
Susan Gorin, C.A.E., Executive Director
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, Md. 20814
(301) 657-0270; fax (301) 657-4323
Web site: www.naspweb.org
Promote the rights, welfare, education and mental health of children and youth. Advance the profession of school psychology. 

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
Gwendolyn Jordan Dungy, Ph.D., Executive Director
1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 418
Washington, D.C. 20009-5728
(202) 265-7500; fax (202) 797-1157
Web site: www.naspa.org
Enrich the educational experience for all students. Serve student affairs administrators to bring an institutional perspective to work with students in higher education. 

National Business Education Association (NBEA)
Janet M. Treichel, Ph.D., Executive Director
1914 Association Drive
Reston, Va. 20191-1596
(703) 860-8300; fax (703) 620-4483
Web site: www.nbea.org

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National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA I) 
Michael Guerra, President
1077 30^th St., N.W., Suite 100
Washington, D.C. 20007-3852
(202) 337-6232; fax (202) 333-6706
Web site: www.ncea.org
Advance educational and catechetical mission of the church; articulate contribution of Catholic education to church and society; advocate recognition and support for Catholic education in communities; fosters local, national and international collaboration. 

National Community Education Association (NCEA II) 
Starla Jewell-Kelly, Executive Director
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91-A
Fairfax, Va. 22030-2401
(703) 359-8973; fax (703) 359-0972
Web site: www.ncea.com
Provides residents and community agencies and institutions the opportunity to become active partners in addressing community concerns. 

National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE)
Ruth Shirey, Executive Director
16A Leonard Hall
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pa. 15705
(724) 357-6290; fax (724)357-7708
Web site: www.ncge.org
Works to enhance the status and quality of geography teaching and learning at all levels of instruction. 

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Susan Griffin, C.A.E.,  Executive Director
8555 16th St., Suite 500
Silver Spring, Md. 20910
(304) 588-1800; fax (304) 588-2049
Web site: www.ncss.org

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Kent Williamson, Executive Director
1111 W. Kenyon Road
Urbana, Ill. 61801-1096
(217) 328-3870; fax (217) 328-0977
Web site: www.ncte.org

National Middle School Association (NMSA) 
Sue Swaim, Executive Director
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 300
Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 895-4730; (800) 528-6672; fax (614) 895-4750
Web site: www.nmsa.org
Promote development and growth of middle school as an entity in the structure of American education. 

National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) 
Rich Bagin, A.S.P.R., A.P.R., Executive Director
15948 Derwood Road
Rockville, Md. 20855-2123
(301) 519-0496; fax (301) 519-0494
Web site: www.nspra.org
Provide training, products and services to promote better understanding of objectives, accomplishments and  needs of education and  build public support for opportunities and  achievement for all students. 

Organization of American Historians (OAH) 
Lee Formwalt, Executive Director
112 North Bryan Ave.
Bloomington, Ind. 47408-4199
(812) 855-7311; fax (812) 855-0696
Web site: www.indiana.edu/~oah
Do all things necessary and proper to promote historical study and research in the field of American history. 

Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)  
George Kersey, Ph.D., Executive Director
408 North Union, P.O. Box 789
Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789
(812) 339-1156; fax (812)339-0018
Web site: www.pdkintl.org
Promote quality education as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life. 

Pi Lambda Theta (PLT) 
J. Ogden Hamilton, Executive Director
4101 East Third Street
Bloomington, Ind. 47401
(812) 339-3411; fax (812) 339-3462
Web site: www.pilambda.org/
Honor society and professional association in education with chapters in U.S. and Philippines. Members may be practicing professionals in education or students who intend to pursue a career in education. Membership requires verification of specific qualifications. 

Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)  
John W. Hagen, Ph.D., Executive Director
University of Michigan
505 East Huron, Suite 301
Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104-1522
(734) 998-6578; fax (734) 998-6569
Web site: www.srcd.org