Mission Statement: We develop and support educational leaders to ensure student success.

The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves and represents more than 2,000 school administrators, managers and executives.

COSA was founded in 1974 to give Oregon's education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. COSA's perspective has earned the respect of educators, the Legislature, the Department of Education and other statewide agencies. COSA consistently puts the interests of schools and students ahead of self-interest.

In addition to advocacy, COSA supports and develops educational leaders with unmatched professional development opportunities -- including statewide conferences, regional seminars and workshops, and much more -- and a variety of exclusive member services. Areas of focus include school finance and legislative services.

A member-driven umbrella organization, COSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that represents the organization's four Departments: the Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE), the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), the Oregon Elementary School Principals Association (OESPA) and the Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators (OACOA).

COSA also partners with affiliate organizations such as Northwest Women in Educational Administration (NWEA), Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (OALA), Oregon Middle Level Association (OMLA), Oregon School Personnel Association (OSPA), Oregon Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) and Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC).

The COSA staff has been led since 2003 by Executive Director Kent Hunsaker.

http://www.cosa.k12.or.us/

The Educational Technology Support Center Director at each of the nine ESD’s meets regularly with technology directors from districts in its region to disseminate information, plan regional efforts and to develop the leadership skills of the district technology leaders. Other ways in which the ETSC’s provide leadership include:

Assist districts in the writing of their strategic district technology plans. This not only helps them coordinate their efforts with technology purchases and implementations, but it also ensures their continued eligibility for eRate discounts and federal technology grants.
Provide districts with quality assessment and planning methods called ETSC Tools. These electronic tools help teachers assess their own technology competencies, schools assess their integrated use of technology, and districts evaluate the status of their district technology efforts.
Assist districts with the selection and procurement of online curriculum and staff development products.

(Visit the ETSC website)

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) supports the efforts of more than 70 Affiliate nonprofit member organizations worldwide. Affiliates function at a grassroots level to affect change in the field of educational technology. ISTE's Affiliate network represents more than 85,000 education and technology professionals including teachers, administrators, technology coordinators, media specialists, and other professionals at all levels in education and government. (Visit the ISTE website)

Teachers influence an infinite number of students and fill them with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions that will not only impact the way we live, but our nation's resources and security. By joining together in partnership, we can support Idaho's educators and provide STEM professional development opportunities and resources for K-12 teachers which promote innovative thinking and powerful learning so students are motivated and competent in bringing forth the solutions to tomorrow's problems.

http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/istem/

Our mission is to provide progressive leadership to ensure that Oregon students and educators are effective users of ideas and information, and to pursue excellence in school library media programs by:

• advocating information literacy for all students
• supporting reading instruction and enjoyment of literature
• supporting the highest levels of library media services in schools
• strengthening member professionalism through communications and educational opportunities
• promoting visibility in education, government and the community

http://oasl.memberclicks.net/

Peer-Ed creates award-winning professional development and successfully trains educators from around the world to offer these learning opportunities to their teachers. Educators in more than 50 countries have used Peer-Ed’s workshops to improve learning. We offer:

• Peer Coaching
• Integrating Multimedia into 21^st Century Learning
• Build Effective Online Learning
• Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning

http://peer-ed.com/default.aspx

The Washington Learning Source (WLS) is a statewide program developed by Washington's nine regional Educational Service Districts. The WLS website was officially launched in January 2007. Our mission is to provide a place for districts to choose quality products and services that meet their needs and create economic efficiencies through ESD collaboration and a regionally supported delivery model. This website has been created to meet those needs. (Visit the WLS website.)

The Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) is a professional organization for Washington State teacher-librarians and those with an interest in school library media centers.  WLMA seeks to improve the processes of teaching and learning, to provide for the professional growth of members, to promote among educators and the public an understanding of the role of school library media centers and resources in education, to develop cooperative relationships with organizations having similar roles, and to influence decisions affecting learning. (Visit the WLMA Website).