It provides educators with an opportunity to try out commercially available educational software programs, and also serves as a resource area for software information. ISTE's Restructuring Tool Kit is a comprehensive collection of materials demonstrating the application of technology to solve educational needs, including planning guides. Free quarterly newsletter and low-cost publications. MassCUE meets the needs of those, novice and expert, who want to investigate and implement technology in teaching the whole child. Areas of emphasis include curriculum frameworks, professional development, teacher preparation, community outreach, telecommunication networking, and evaluation and assessment.
ACM members are also available as mentors and volunteer resource people to teachers and students.
They can assist with presentations to school boards and other groups. ACM, P.O. Box 12114, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10257. The Regional Laboratory for Educational Improvement of the Northeast and Islands in Andover is one of 10 national research and development laboratories funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement. The Regional Lab supports technology in education through the collection and dissemination of technology resource information to schools. The AECT serves as a central clearinghouse and communications center for its members, who include people in public libraries, museums, and information agencies as well as educators.