Networking • Associations • Organizations
Education Careers:
Networking • Associations • Organizations – Christian
Resources for Christian professional networking
See also:
TABS ABOVE: 'LOCAL / REGIONAL' (and) 'NATIONAL'
PAGE: Education Jobs page
For PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS and CERTIFICATION information, see: Education Jobs page
Christian Schools
American Association of Christian SchoolsThe AACS is an association of state associations—forty state, regional, and international associations working together to provide legislative oversight, to promote high quality Christian education programs, to encourage the goal of producing Christlike young people, and to provide related institutional and personnel services to our constituents. AACS schools are “educating for eternity.”
Association of Christian Schools InternationalACSI provides global leaders spiritual mentorship, training, resources, and encouragement. These worldwide offices support the Christian school movement in their areas. CSI membership connects schools with a community of Christian educators, along with tools, services, and professional development opportunities.
Christian Colleges, Universities, & Seminaries
American Theological Library Association (ATLA)A professional association that provides programs, products, and services in support of theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. ATLA's ecumenical membership represents many religious traditions and denominations.
Association of Christian LibrariansA professional community that integrates faith, ministry, & academic librarianship through development of members, services, and scholarship Association of Christian Librarians is a diverse group of Christian librarians who serve in universities, colleges, seminaries, public libraries, and schools across the globe.
The Association of Theological Schools (ATS)A professional and accrediting association that ATS promotes the improvement and enhancement of theological schools to the benefit of communities of faith and the broader public. Its member schools conduct post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines.
Council for Christian Colleges & UniversitiesThe Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association Christian institutions around the world. CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help their institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
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Education Careers:
Networking • Associations • Organizations – Local & Regional
Resources for — professional networking in the Cleveland/Chattanooga, TN area & surrounding region
For SCHOOL DISTRICTS and CERTIFICATION information, see: Education Jobs page
See also:
TABS ABOVE: 'CHRISTIAN' (and) 'NATIONAL' — to search their website for local affiliate organizations
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Local Organizations
Collegiate Middle Level Association — Lee UniversityA professional education organization for college students preparing to become middle level teachers. An affiliate of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE).- Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society) — Lee UniversityA student organization of Lee University.
- Lee Future Educators — Lee UniversityA student organization of Lee University.
- The National Association for Music Education (Collegiate Chapter) — Lee UniversityA student organization of Lee University.
Bradley Cleveland Public Education FoundationThe Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission in partnership with Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools to raise community awareness, gain financial support and enhance teaching and learning.
Bradley County Education Association (BCEA)BCEA is a local affiliate of the Tennessee Education Association (TEA) and the National Education Association (NEA).
Chattanooga Area Library Association (CALA) (currently inactive 5/8/23)A professional association of school, public, academic, and special librarians whose purpose is to promote understanding and use of the area's libraries to foster and provide social fellowship and professional stimulation for librarians, to encourage interest in librarianship as a profession, and to serve as a clearinghouse for library information.
School Districts
*SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN EACH STATE— See the TAB ABOVE: "Links to Jobs & Online Career Resources."
Bradley County Schools (TN)The mission of the Bradley County School System is to provide an educational opportunity for every student to excel. Their vision is — That by inspiring excellence, all students will realize their worth and potential. By inspiring excellence in learning, all students will be college and career ready. By providing an academically rigorous and relevant education, all students will excel. By becoming a leader, all students will develop character and confidence.
Cleveland City Schools (TN)Their mission is to educate and equip students with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to be successful and productive. Their vision is to inspire and educate thriving and confident students who become exceptional life learners and contributing citizens in their community.
State Education Associations and Organizations
- STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS ― affiliated with the National Education AssociationA map to locate NEA affiliates. State affiliates regularly lobby legislators for the resources schools need, campaign for higher professional standards for the teaching profession, and file legal actions to protect academic freedom and the rights of school employees.
Georgia Association of EducatorsA professional association for teachers, administrators, and educational support professionals within Georgia's public schools. The association represents members within the state legislature and state agencies on educational issues, convenes coalitions to support public education, supports the rights of educators, and provides a benefits package for its membership. GAE's aim is "to support, protect, and strengthen those who nurture Georgia's children."
State of Tennessee – Education ResourcesProvides the following services & resources on its website: Educator look-up • Tennessee Department of Education • TCAP results at a glance • Report card • Academic standards • Dropout prevention • HomeSchool • Sales tax holiday • Centers of Regional Excellence
Tennessee Education Association (TEA)A professional association whose mission is to protect and advocate for our students, our profession, and our members to create great public schools that prepare everyone for success in a global society. Their vision is great public schools that prepare students for success in a diverse and interdependent world.
Tennessee Home Education Association (THEA)THEA helps families across the state by providing tested and advice to help them launch and conduct their homeschool. They also provide education about how state laws and regulations impact education in the home. THEA is comprised of eight regional chapters covering the entire state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Library Association (TLA)Offers education and networking opportunities for librarians and information science professionals. Website includes links to career resources: job board • leadership guide • professional development webinars • UTK's School of Information Sciences career resources • links to job search resources.
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Education Careers:
Networking • Associations • Organizations – National & International
Resources for — networking & career development through national & international professional organizations
For SCHOOL DISTRICTS and CERTIFICATION information, see: Education Jobs page
See also:
TABS ABOVE: 'CHRISTIAN' (and) 'LOCAL / REGIONAL'
PAGE: Education Jobs page
PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BOOK: The public library's book: Encyclopedia of Associations. Gale Research Co., 2019 in the Reference Department of the CLEVELAND BRADLEY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — PRINT BOOK — R 061.058.
American Federation of TeachersAn affiliate of the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. They are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.
National Education AssociationThe NEA is committed to advancing the cause of public education. Its vision is a great public school for every student. Its mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.
National Library of Education — ERIC (Education Resource Information Center) by The National Library of Education — Operating as a depository library under the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), the Library serves as the federal government's primary education information resource to the public, education community, and other government agencies.
* ERIC (https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/eric.asp) — ERIC is an internet-based digital library of education research and information sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC provides access to bibliographic records of journal and non-journal literature from 1966 to the present.
U.S. Department of Education (ed.gov)ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Provides information about: Teaching • Family and Community Engagement • Early Learning • Grants & Contracts • Student Financial Aid • Research & Statistics • Policy & Guidance • Programs.
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