Technology and Literacy at Sage Park Middle School

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

ASCD  (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
     Because teaching is complex, it is important to have a shared understanding of teaching. The ASCD Homepage highlights a variety of tools and resources that provide research-based strategies and best practices to guide novice and experienced educators alike in improving their personal effectiveness as well as the effectiveness of colleagues and their profession.

ISTE   (International Society for Technology in Education)
     The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.