Oregon Professional Organizations

• Association for Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE)    
  ACPE has served the educational community since 1965. ACPE provides a forum for educational information system professionals at all levels (Pre-K through Postsecondary) to share knowledge on current and emerging trends and technologies and their potential impact on network and computer services in education; to promote general recognition of the role computer professionals have in educational institutions; and to encourage appropriate use of information technology for the improvement of education.
• Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE)    
  NCCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting effective uses of technology in education. In addition to hosting the largest educational technology conference in the Pacific Northwest, NCCE provides its members with resources and professional development opportunities throughout the year.
• Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL)    
• Oregon Technology in Education Council (OTEC)    
  The Oregon Council for Technology in Education is a non-profit grassroots organization of people dedicated to improving both informal and formal education at all educational levels. OTEC's Website is designed to serve Oregon, the United States, and the World. There is no cost to be an OTEC member.
• Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (OETC)    
  The Organization for Educational Technology & Curriculum (OETC) is an incorporated not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to maximizing the value of educational technology to its members by working with software and hardware vendors to procure the most effective and appropriate technological resources at the lowest possible price.

National / International Professional Organizations

• State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA)    
  The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the principal association representing the state directors for educational technology. SETDA’s goal is to improve student achievement through technology.
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)    
  The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education.
• Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)    
  The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the country’s premier voice for K-12 education leaders who use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning. CoSN provides products and services to support leadership development, advocacy, coalition building, and awareness of emerging technologies.




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• Carla Wade     (503) 947-5631
  School Improvement & Accountability - Ed. Specialist, Title I-A, Ed. Technology