Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)

Every day you choose to work on the front lines on behalf of our children and public education. And you, more than anyone, realize the importance of receiving support and guidance when you need it. Your professional association, GAE, stands ready to help you when and where you need it. GAE

As our motto clearly states - We exist to support, protect, and strengthen those who nurture Georgia's children.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)

The Professional Association of Georgia Educators provides educators with professional learning that enhances competence, confidence and leadership skills, leading to higher achievement for students, while providing the best in membership, legislative and legal support. With more than 97,000 educators, administrators and school support personnel, PAGE is Georgia’s largest association for educators.

National Education Association (NEA)

Advancing the cause of public education is the goal of the National Education Association. The professional teaching organization has three million members and is represented in every state. Both digital and print publications provide educators with the most recent happenings within the realm of public education. Educators can find helpful tools and ideas on the website to immediately use in their classrooms and assist their students. Another benefit to membership includes discounted legal services. The NEA is adamant that every child in America deserves the right to quality education, no matter where they reside or what the family income might be. With more than three million members, the NEA has helped to improve teaching and learning.

Computer-Using Educators (CUE)

Technology is on the rise within schools and classrooms. CUE has a written strategic plan to “inspire innovative learners” and has encouraged relationships between educators within various stages of their careers. They work to engage educators as speakers, volunteers, attendees, and leaders within its organization. A few goals include promoting educational backing, thinking about the future, and supporting student success. Conferences, professional development, and providing connections to a community are all good reasons to join this professional community.

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)

Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education and promotes working with educators throughout their teaching careers. Networking, resources, and leadership opportunities have been a cornerstone of the organization founded in 1911. KDP’s mission is to provide teachers with research-based strategies and professional growth opportunities to help retain teachers and encourage them to become masters within the profession. Furthermore, KDP partners with teacher preparation programs to mentor beginning teachers in the skills necessary to be responsive to diversity within the educational climate.

Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)

“Growing and connecting leaders in education,” is the slogan of Phi Delta Kappa. Like some of the other professional teaching organizations, PDK offers a professional education magazine to keep you up to date on the latest in education. Other member benefits include scholarships, international study tours, discounted insurance, PDK book club, and much more.

Association of American Educators (AAE)

The Association of American Educators (AAE) is the largest national, non-union, professional educators' organization, advancing the profession by offering a modern approach to teacher representation and educational advocacy, as well as promoting professionalism, collaboration and excellence without a partisan agenda.

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is a national professional association dedicated to special education teachers, professors who teach future special education teachers, students who are working towards their teaching certification in special education, and inclusion classroom teachers working with children with special needs. NASET provides practical information, useful resources, member benefits and an extensive special education database.

www.naset.org