National and International Associations
Academy for Torah Initiatives and Directions (ATID)
ATID has been established in order to enable talented men and women, young professionals from all fields, who have a rich background in Torah study, to develop the ability to make informed decisions about the education of the next generations. ATID was developed to help shape the future of educational leadership in our community.
- Organizations - Academic Institutions
- Programs and Initiatives
Aish HaTorah
Website of the outreach organization, includes articles, learning opportunities, and resources on current issues, spirituality, family, Jewish literacy, dating, Holocaust studies, as well as an "Ask the Rabbi" feature, audio downloads, and a live camera on the Kotel (Western Wall).
Aish HaTorah is a world leader in creative Jewish educational programs and leadership training, dedicated to answering the vital question, "Why be Jewish?"
- Articles
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
- Audio
- Video
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
- Organizations - Professional Organizations
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.
- Organizations - Professional Organizations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
ASCD provides professional development in curriculum and supervision; initiates and supports activities to provide educational equity for all students; and serves as a world-class leader in education information services.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
Association of Jewish Libraries
The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica Librarianship. The Association fosters access to information, learning, teaching and research relating to Jews, Judaism, the Jewish experience and Israel.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
- Organizations - Professional Organizations
AVI CHAI Educational Technology blog
AVI CHAI's blog exploring technology in Jewish education.
AVI CHAI is looking for new and innovative ways to apply technology to enhancing the teaching of Judaic studies in day schools. To that end, the foundation is providing seed funding for a diverse range of projects with the ultimate goal of learning about and identifying promising educational technology initiatives for Jewish education.
- Interactive Resources - Blogs
B'TSELEM - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories
B'TSELEM - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories was established in 1989 by a group of prominent academics, attorneys, journalists, and Knesset members. It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel.
B'Tselem in Hebrew literally means "in the image of," and is also used as a synonym for human dignity. The word is taken from Genesis 1:27, "And God created humans in his image. In the image of God did He create him." It is in this spirit that the first article of the Universal ...
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
BoardSource
BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is a resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
Chabad-Lubavitch
Information about Chasidism, daily study, weekly Torah learning, resources for all ages on Jewish holidays, directory of Chabad houses worldwide, Jewish calendar, and other resources for learning.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers
- Interactive Resources - Blogs
- Interactive Resources - Forums and Discussion Boards
CLAL - The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership
CLAL, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, works to preserve and strengthen Jewish life for the 21st century through its work with the national and local leadership of the Jewish people of North America.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE)
CAJE is the largest North American Jewish educators' organization, bringing together all who are engaged in the transmission of the Jewish heritage, across the ideological spectrum and at all levels of the career ladder. By enhancing the dignity and professional development of the Jewish teacher, CAJE works to elevate the status of Jewish education on the Jewish communal agenda.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
Council for American Private Education (CAPE)
The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) is a coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools. One in four of the nation's schools is a private school; eleven percent of all students attend them. CAPE member organizations represent about 80 percent of private school enrollment nationwide. This site provides resources and statistics for the promotion of private schools.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
DataJEM: The Database of Jewish Educational Materials
Jewish Agency's (JAFI) online database of Jewish educational materials, includes listings of curriculum, books, videos etc. on Israeli and Arab-Israeli conflict. The database is searchable by keywords, subjects, authors, and titles.
- Databases and Resource Centers - Curriculum Banks
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers
EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations. EDUCAUSE programs include professional development activities, print and electronic publications, strategic policy initiatives, research, awards for leadership and exemplary practices, and a wealth of online information services. The current membership comprises nearly 1,900 colleges, universities, and education organizations, including more than 180 corporations, and more than 13,000 active member representatives. EDUCAUSE has offices in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
European Council of Jewish Communities (ECJC)
The European Council of Jewish Communities (ECJC) is the networking agency of Jewish Institutions and Communities concerned with planning and coordinating action in the fields of social welfare, formal and informal Jewish education, leadership training and culture; the site includes links to Jewish communities around the world.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
Hidden Sparks
Hidden Sparks is a non-profit fund whose purpose is to help children with learning differences reach their full potential in school and life. Hidden Sparks develops and supports professional development programs for Jewish day schools to help increase understanding and support for teaching to diverse learners.
Of special note is Hidden Sparks Without Walls (WOW), an online offering of short-term courses on differentiated learning to teachers in Jewish day schools and yeshivas, combining audio and online content-- all free of charge.
Hidden Sparks was named as one of the 50 Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits in America by Slingshot 2010.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
- Programs and Initiatives
Independent School Management (ISM)
ISM is dedicated to the advancement of school management. ISM provides creative strategies by combining extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service.
- Organizations - Companies
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) is a membership organization of over 200 independent schools from throughout the 15 states of the Midwest region. Information includes details on private schools, Board information and Financial Aid Information.
- Organizations - Professional Organizations
International Registry of Accredited Schools
The International Registry of Accredited schools is a searchable database containing schools that are accredited by one or more of the six regional accrediting associations, the National Council of Private School Associations (NCPSA), or the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation (CITA).
- Databases and Resource Centers - Directories
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers



