The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Founded in 1979, ISTE has become the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. Home to the NETS—a comprehensive framework for digital age learning, teaching and school leadership—and ISTE’s annual conference and exposition, the Society supports its members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. www.iste.org

ISTE members include individuals (teachers, library media specialists, technology coordinators, teacher educators, administrators, and other decision makers), regional and international affiliate organizations, and corporations. With its network of national and international affiliates, ISTE represents more than 100,000 leaders and emerging leaders throughout the world. www.iste.org/memberships

For more than three decades, ISTE’s annual conference and exposition (formerly known as NECC) has been the premier forum in which to learn, exchange, and survey the field of educational technology. This event attracts upwards of 18,000 attendees—including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators, and policy makers – and offers world class keynotes, hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats, and a massive exhibit hall.  www.iste.org/conference.aspx

ISTE’s NETS deliver a roadmap for global, digital age learning, teaching, and education leadership.  Recently refreshed, the NETS are used in most U.S. states and many countries. www.iste.org/nets

• Books and Courseware: A growing program of lively and relevant titles for K-12 and teacher educators as well as administrators, parents, and policy-makers
• Learning & Leading with Technology: Emphasizing practical, usable ideas for improving educational outcomes, our flagship periodical began its 38th volume year with the August 2010 issue.
• Journal of Research on Technology in Education: Peer-reviewed quarterly on educational computing.
• Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education (formerly the Journal of Computing in Teacher Education): Peer-reviewed quarterly for scholarship, methods, and case studies.  www.iste.org/publications

Since 1979 ISTE has been dedicated to bringing the voice of educators to policymakers regarding education technology. www.iste.org/advocacy