Helpful Links for Students
BVU Teacher Education Program Resources
Helpful Education Websites
IowaWorks https://www.iowaworks.gov
IowaWorks displays all job listings in public schools, area education agencies, and participating nonpublic schools, as well as positions at the Iowa Department of Education and at the Board of Educational Examiners. Individuals can apply for jobs through an online application process.
Education Organization Websites
Council for Exceptional Children www.cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocated for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provided professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org
Founded in 1926, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 80,000 members, a national network of more than 300 state and local Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov
The federal government's education website with many, many resources.
Iowa Department of Education www.educateiowa.org
The state of Iowa's education website. It has data, reports, and other relevant information.
Teachers of English of Other Languages www.tesol.org
TESOL offers members and their colleagues the opportunity to discuss emerging issues in the field, share knowledge and resources, and create peer-to-peer learning communities.
National Education Association www.nea.org
A professional organization for educators in Pre K-12 schools. Members can access many services.
International Reading Association https://www.literacyworldwide.org
IRA is a non-profit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy. This organization supports literacy through a wide range of resources; including publications, research, and professional development.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development www.ascd.org
An educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing the best practices and policies for the success of each learner. ASCD publishes a number of books, magazines, and newsletters; supplies resources for professional development; has a variety of initiatives and programs; online learning; and information about various initiatives and programs.
National Council of Teachers of English www.ncte.org
Devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels. Providing multiple resources, professional development, and ways to get involved.
Special Education Resources on the Internet www.seriweb.com
This is a collection of internet-accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to special education. Topics include disability information, legal resources, disability products, inclusion resources, and much more.
National Science Teachers Association www.nsta.org
The Learning Center is NSTA's e-professional development portal to help you address your classroom needs and busy schedule. Gain access to more than 6,800 different resources of which 1,200 are free. A suite of practical tools such as My Library, My PD Record, and My PD Plan and Portfolio help you organize and document your PD growth.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics www.nctm.org
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development, and research.