Education: Organizations

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education  - Get the latest news and information on the teaching profession. Offers information on a wide variety of subjects, which includes accreditation, web seminars, and age groups.
• Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area  - Nonprofit organization promotes the common issues of local colleges. Learn about the DC Tuition Assistance program, cross registering, grants and scholarships.
• Friends of Choice in Urban Schools  - Assists with those who are involved with public charter schools. Includes the school services, media, activities, a school directory, and information about charter schools.
• International Connections Consulting  - Resources for students and working adults who wish to study abroad. Features a newsletter.
• Mentors Inc.  - DC area group pairs high school kids with trained adults. Information available on financial aid, scholarships, and how to join the program.
• National Association of College and University Business Officers  - Located in DC, this nationwide group provides support for those working in the college administrative field. Information available on employment and development.
• National Catholic Education Center  - Based in DC this group provides resources and support for schools. Includes a members only area and information about joining.
• Office of Postsecondary Education  - Organization assists in forming Federal policies and budgets. Get information on their structure, newsletters and jobs.
• Potomac Regional Education Partnership  - Nonprofit group promotes joint activities between businesses and schools. Learn about issues such as safe learning, technology, mentoring and job shadowing.
• Tech Corps DC  - Assists schools with technology needs. Volunteer, make a donation or sign up to meet others in the network.
• Turning the Page  - Nonprofit group organizes activities to join parents, schools and the DC community. See which schools are involved and find out how to join.