Education - Associations

"Vision: For every child in every school to have a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive, sequential, high-quality program of arts instruction; and for all Florida communities to have broad-based cultural programs available to support lifelong learning in and through the arts"

"The Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) promotes visual arts education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership. FAEA promotes quality instruction in visual arts education conducted by certified instructors of art. FAEA encourages research in art education, holds public discussions, sponsors institutes, conferences and programs; publishes articles, reports and surveys; and works with other related agencies in support of visual arts education."

"The Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) is the state's largest non-profit professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels, pre-school through college. The association's membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, representatives of business and industry, and others interested in science education."

"The Florida Marine Science Educators Association is a nonprofit organization whose members are dedicated to making the public more aware of Florida’s fragile coastline through education."

1. FACTE works to encourage professional development by promoting networking, leadership development, and technical updating among members.
2. By fostering excellence in career and technical education, we work to continuously improve our local programs offered in schools statewide.
3. FACTE strives to advocate legislation and public policies that enhance career and technical education.
4. We also conduct activities that result in association growth through membership development, retention and satisfaction.
5. Finally, we strive to strengthen the image of career and technical education at all levels by developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive marketing plan.

Representing Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter & Volusia Counties

Representing Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee & Sarasota Counties

"The Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) is the state's largest non-profit professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels, pre-school through college. The association's membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, representatives of business and industry, and others interested in science education."

"As a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization, the Children’s Forum maintains an uncompromising vision to make Florida a state where children grow and thrive in quality environments and where families have access to information, resources, and options to assist them in their parenting roles."

"The Florida Association for the Education of Young Children’s 3000 members serve in all levels of early childhood education, working directly with thousands of families with children birth to age eight, as well as at the high school and college level training teachers."

"The Florida Head Start State Collaboration Office (FHSSCO) is a federally funded office with the specific purpose of supporting and improving collaboration between Head Start and other providers of educational, medical, and social services in Florida. The office coordinates federal, state, and local policy to help ensure a unified early care and education system."

"Since 1948 the Southern Early Childhood Association has brought together preschool, kindergarten, primary teachers & administrators, caregivers, program directors, and individuals working with & for families, to promote quality care and education for young children."

"The Association of Florida Colleges, Inc. is the professional association of Florida's 28 public member institutions of the Florida College System, their boards, employees, retirees and associates, and the employees of the Division of Florida Colleges. The mission of the Association is to actively promote, represent, and support members and institutions as they provide their students and the citizens of Florida with a world-class college system."

"Established in 1933, FAC&U is the only organization comprised of all 70 college and university presidents representing all three sectors of the non-profit private and public higher educational institutions in Florida."

"The purpose of the Association is to promote ideas and practices, through cooperative endeavors among public and private colleges and universities in the State of Florida, that would improve the quality of performance of professional school personnel."

"The purpose of the organization is to promote the improvement of the education and training of educational leaders in the state of Florida through teaching, research, and service."

"FASA is the second largest and fastest growing-education association in the state and has a membership of nearly 5,000 superintendents, principals, assistant principals district-level administrators."

"The Association of Florida Colleges, Inc. is the professional association of Florida's 28 public member institutions of the Florida College System, their boards, employees, retirees and associates, and the employees of the Division of Florida Colleges. The mission of the Association is to actively promote, represent, and support members and institutions as they provide their students and the citizens of Florida with a world-class college system."

"Established in 1933, FAC&U is the only organization comprised of all 70 college and university presidents representing all three sectors of the non-profit private and public higher educational institutions in Florida."

"The purpose of the Association is to promote ideas and practices, through cooperative endeavors among public and private colleges and universities in the State of Florida, that would improve the quality of performance of professional school personnel."

"The purpose of the organization is to promote the improvement of the education and training of educational leaders in the state of Florida through teaching, research, and service."

"FASA is the second largest and fastest growing-education association in the state and has a membership of nearly 5,000 superintendents, principals, assistant principals district-level administrators."

"The Florida Educational Research Association (FERA) is a professional association founded over 60 years ago to promote the investigation, research, and discussion of educational problems and issues impacting the state of Florida. FERA is an affiliated member of the American Educational Research Association."

"SACCR provides a network for members to express themselves on matters of current and mutual concern and to advise other groups on matters related to research and planning in community-based, postsecondary institutions."

"The Florida Council of Teachers of English is a non-profit organization
promoting communication, collaboration, and educational knowledge among all
responsible for teaching English and the language arts."

"The mission of FLAG is to connect and empower educators and parents who promote and support educationally sound programs for gifted students through awareness, advocacy, and action."

"Florida CASE promotes proactive leadership in the development and improvement of quality educational services for students eligible for exceptional student education."

"The Council for Exceptional Children is an international community of professionals who are the voice and vision of special and gifted education. CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and to enhance engagement of their families."

"he Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) collaborates with all districts and schools to provide customized services and supports ensuring all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers."

"The Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study and teaching of languages and cultures. "

"The mission of the Southern Conference on Language Teaching is the advancement of the study of modern and classical languages and their literatures and cultures at all levels of instruction."

"The mission of FLAG is to connect and empower educators and parents who promote and support educationally sound programs for gifted students through awareness, advocacy, and action."

"The links below provide more information regarding statutes and rules that regulate identification and services for gifted students, as well as resources, publications and other supporting information for teachers, administrators, parents, students and community members."

"We are a group of parents, educators, and community members working to improve the education of Florida’s gifted children."

"CFHEA is comprised of accredited colleges and universities working in partnership with each other, and with corporations, and community organizations to provide educational opportunities and resources to the central Florida community."

"The Council for Education Policy Research and Improvement was a citizen board for independent policy research and analysis. It was housed under the Office of Legislative Services. The Council was required by the Legislature (Chapters 2001-170, Laws of Florida) to conduct and review education research, provide independent analysis on education progress, and provide evaluation of education issues of statewide concern. As of January 1, 2006, the Council completed its interim projects and has no plans to meet again. The Council staff have all relocated to other positions. This website will be available for researchers and policy makers until further notice."

"The primary purpose of the Florida Association for Institutional Research (FAIR) is to serve professionals in post secondary education institutions and agencies whose interests include research, planning, and policy analysis."

"The purpose of the Association is to promote ideas and practices, through cooperative endeavors among public and private colleges and universities in the State of Florida, that would improve the quality of performance of professional school personnel."

"The purpose of the organization is to promote the improvement of the education and training of educational leaders in the state of Florida through teaching, research, and service."

"The mission of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators is to improve the effectiveness of teacher education through leadership in the development of quality programs to prepare teachers, by analyzing issues and practices relating to professional development, and by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth of Association members."

"The Florida Student Association (FSA) is an organization representing over 300,000 students in the State University System. FSA is composed of the student body presidents of the state universities and their respective staffs."

"The Southern Regional Education Board works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education. We help policymakers make informed decisions by providing independent, accurate data and recommendations."

"Florida Association for Media in Education provides leadership and support to school librarians through advocacy on the local, state, and national levels; targeted professional development; and promotion of literacy and technology-integration initiatives resulting in student success from effective school library programs."

"A State association founded in 1964, the Florida Association of Educational Data Systems (FAEDS) is the oldest Florida professional association dedicated to the advancement of educational technology."

Purpose: "Promote the enhancement of the instructional process through the effective use and integration of technology -- Promote cooperation and communication among the district and state leaders who impact technology use in education -- Positively influence legislation and policies regarding funding, development, and integration of instructional technology use in Florida -- Recognize the vital role of the instructional technology professional and promote professional growth opportunities."

Mission: "To establish a network of people whose focus is to provide support and cooperative programs and activities through videoconferencing and other distance learning technologies for the betterment of education, local economies, and the community -- To collaborate with educational institutions, cultural centers, community groups, service organizations, and government agencies -- To share knowledge, experiences, and information concerning strategies and technologies for the advancement of distance learning"

"The Florida Society for Technology in Education (FSTE) provides a cohesive, unified organization to represent the concerns of people who are interested in instructional technology in Florida. FSTE was originally established in 1985 as Florida Association for Computers in Education."

"The FAMTE, an affiliate of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, is a non-profit organization created to promote the improvement of mathematics teacher education in all its aspects in Florida."

"The Florida Educational Research Association (FERA) is a professional association founded over 60 years ago to promote the investigation, research, and discussion of educational problems and issues impacting the state of Florida. FERA is an affiliated member of the American Educational Research Association."

"The Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) is the state's largest non-profit professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels, pre-school through college. The association's membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, representatives of business and industry, and others interested in science education."

"The mission of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators is to improve the effectiveness of teacher education through leadership in the development of quality programs to prepare teachers, by analyzing issues and practices relating to professional development, and by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth of Association members."

"The Florida Reading Association represents over 6,900 members who are actively interested in reading and writing instruction."

"The Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) is the state's largest non-profit professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels, pre-school through college. The association's membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, representatives of business and industry, and others interested in science education."

"The Florida Marine Science Educators Association is a nonprofit organization whose members are dedicated to making the public more aware of Florida’s fragile coastline through education."

"Vision: For every child in every school to have a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive, sequential, high-quality program of arts instruction; and for all Florida communities to have broad-based cultural programs available to support lifelong learning in and through the arts"

"The Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) promotes visual arts education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership. FAEA promotes quality instruction in visual arts education conducted by certified instructors of art. FAEA encourages research in art education, holds public discussions, sponsors institutes, conferences and programs; publishes articles, reports and surveys; and works with other related agencies in support of visual arts education."

"The FAMTE, an affiliate of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, is a non-profit organization created to promote the improvement of mathematics teacher education in all its aspects in Florida."

"The Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) is the state's largest non-profit professional organization dedicated to improving science education at all levels, pre-school through college. The association's membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, representatives of business and industry, and others interested in science education."

"The mission of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators is to improve the effectiveness of teacher education through leadership in the development of quality programs to prepare teachers, by analyzing issues and practices relating to professional development, and by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth of Association members."

"FCSS is a professional organization of Social Studies educators striving to maintain and enhance the importance of Social Studies in Florida education."

"The Florida Council of Teachers of English is a non-profit organization
promoting communication, collaboration, and educational knowledge among all
responsible for teaching English and the language arts."

"The Florida Reading Association represents over 6,900 members who are actively interested in reading and writing instruction."

"FCSS is a professional organization of Social Studies educators striving to maintain and enhance the importance of Social Studies in Florida education."