TEACH 259



Professional Organizations

NASET: National Association of Special Education Teachers

http://www.naset.org/799.0.html

This organization is for solely dedicated teachers who are wanting to learn about Special Education and how to prepare to become a SPED Teacher. 

The organization has a big list of resources for its members.

http://www.naset.org/index.php?id=786

Costs:

Special Education Teacher Membership: $59 for a year or $95 for two years

Affiliated Membership: $59 for a year or $95 for two years

Professional Membership: $59 for a year or $95 for two years

International Membership: $59 for a year or $95 for two years

Student Membership: $50 for a year or $85 for two years

California Teacher’s Association

http://www.cta.org/

This organization helps with figuring out how to solve issues in the field of Education in California. Since I am from California, I think it would be a good idea to get some knowledge about their systems and organizations if I am going to move back and become a teacher there.