Members are professional educators from all grade levels and subject areas who share a commitment to excellence in education. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective practice. Computer-Using Educators, Inc. was founded in 1978 with the goal to promote and develop instructional uses of technology in all disciplines and at all educational levels from preschool through college. CUE is the largest organization of this type in California, and one of the largest in the country. The Consortium for School Networking promotes the use of telecommunications to improve K-12 learning.
Members represent state and local education agencies, nonprofits, companies and individuals.
CoSN's goals are leadership development, advocacy, coalition building, and emerging technology. Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education ITTE, sponsored by the National School Boards Association, works actively with school districts to explore creative ways to teach and learn with technology. The International Reading Association seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, serving as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research through conferences and publications, and actively encouraging the lifetime reading habit. ISTE has a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. The organization promotes appropriate uses of information technology to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in K-12 education and teacher education.