Professional organizations

Professional organizations in education are groups or organizations that aid student teachers and educators by providing resources for particular industries or professions. For example, as an Art educator I have access to the (NAEA) National Art Educators Association and the Nebraska Art Teachers Association (NATA) conferences. These organizations bring Art educators together from all over the us, and help them to discuss changes in the arts in schools, and how we as educators can better the lives of our students through art. The NAEA also publishes books for classrooms and teacher. NAEA also provides expertise, training, and resources that support professional growth and leadership, helping members affect the quality of student learning in their local schools, communities, and states.
The NATA is the Nebraska affiliate of the NAEA, It is a more local based association for Art educators with in Nebraska. Becoming a member of the NAEA also makes you a member of the NATA by being in their district. There is a $35-40 yearly membership charge for student members to the NAEA, and this is also your fee for the NATA. Student ID is required for this discount rate. Advantages of this membership aid in school portfolios and when applying for teaching positions.
NAEA: http://www.arteducators.org/
NATA: http://www.nebraskaarteducators.org/