Professional Organizations

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

AERA is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

AACE is an international, not-for-profit, educational organization with the mission of advancing Information Technology in Education and E-Learning research, development, learning, and its practical application. AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high quality publications, leading-edge Digital Library, Career Center, and other opportunities for professional growth.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

AECT is a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed toward improving instruction through technology. 

Association for Talent Development (ATD)

ATD is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

International Council for Educational Media (ICEM)

ICEM fulfils its goals as a non-profit, non-governmental organisation which is highly active and renowned in the field of educational media and technology.  ICEM is currently active in over 30 countries.

International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)

ICDE is the leading global membership organization for open, distance, flexible and online education, including e-learning, and draws its membership from institutions, educational authorities, commercial actors, and individuals.

International Society for the Learning Sciences (ISLS)

ISLS is a professional society dedicated to the interdisciplinary empirical investigation of learning as it exists in real-world settings and to how learning may be facilitated both with and without technology.

New Mexico Evaluators

The vision of New Mexico Evaluators is that evaluation is thriving, and thus, improving all programs, organizations, and communities in NM is an essential activity. Our mission is to connect, inform, and develop.

New Mexico International Society for Performance Improvement (NMISPI)

ISPI is the leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and competence in the workplace.  The New Mexico Chapter of the International Society for Performance Improvement (NM ISPI) is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.