The Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning throughout Illinois.   ISTA's connects science educators, science supervisors, science pre-service teachers, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, informal education institutions, and others involved in science education through a professional association committed to science teaching and learning. As the state chapter of the National Science Teaching Association, ISTA promotes excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all students of Illinois.  The ISTA Professional Learning page is dedicated to providing accurate, reliable, and vetted resources focused on the Illinois's Learning Standards for Science which are the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).  A variety of resources are shared, including resources to assist teachers, administrators and districts in their implementation, resources for making sense of NGSS curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and resources to support educators in the shift to NGSS.

IRC is one of the most vital literacy organizations in the nation and we hope that, if you are not a member, you will consider joining us. Members of IRC receive our highly acclaimed IRC Journal and our monthly online IRC Communicator newsletter.  Both of these publications are packed with relevant and interesting articles. Members have access to empowering literacy webinars, are able to participate in inspiring online book clubs, and have an opportunity to attend one of the foremost literacy conferences in the country that IRC holds each year.  Members may also apply for one of several grants or awards in order to support their own literacy work. IRC supports our 32 local and special interest councils across Illinois that also provide a rich variety of resources and programs for educators.  IRC has many committees focusing on topics as varied as international projects, family literacy, educational media, and professional learning. Explore this website to learn more about IRC.

The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) was organized in 1949 to create and foster greater interest in the teaching of mathematics at all grade levels. A small group of 90 interested mathematics teachers met that year at the University of Illinois to determine the structure for a state mathematics association. The purposes of the Council shall be to encourage active interest in all areas of mathematics and mathematics education, to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics and the role of mathematics in other disciplines, to promote research in the teaching and learning of mathematics, and to provide opportunities for the exchange of views regarding the teaching and learning of mathematics. ICTM offers several resources to the general public, not just to our members.  However, these resources continue to be available only because of our strong member base who continue to contribute through their dues, times, and participation.

IL ASCD was formed in 1947 as one of the six original affiliates of the international organization ASCD. Our organization is interested in issues, trends, and research that relate to learning, teaching and leading. IL ASCD has over 2,000 members statewide comprised of superintendents, central office administrators, principals and assistant principals, department heads, teachers, university personnel, state agency personnel, and others. We offer leadership institutes, workshops, and programs that focus on the quality of teaching and learning. Programs can be tailored to meet the needs of schools or districts and address curriculum development, instruction, assessment, grading and/or supervision. IL ASCD continues to expand its operation and is the essential "go to" organization for educational leaders in Illinois.

The Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) is an observational tool designed to help teachers, administrators, families and policymakers better understand the developmental readiness of children entering kindergarten.​

The mission of the Illinois Principals Association is to develop, support, and advocate for innovative educational leaders.  To achieve our mission, we work to provide Members high quality professional development, networking opportunities, and advocate on their behalf with state and federal legislators and the Illinois State Board of Education.  Services we provide include:

• Professional development experiences that are second to none. Non-administrative staff can attend at the IPA Member rate when their building level leader is a Member;

• Access to the online, on-demand professional development;

• Access to free, expert general counsel available to assist you with contractual and school issues;

• IPA Connect provides a platform for Members to network, collaborate and encourage one-another in a dynamic, online learning community;

• Opportunities to serve in Association leadership capacities as well on statewide groups that impact policy and the work done for students across the state;

• Support from former accomplished school leaders who are only a phone call away;

• … and much, much more.