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WEBLINKS
The following is a list of web sites that may be of interest to
business educators. Clicking any of these links will open a new
browser window.
Professional Organizations
Delta Pi Epsilon
Delta Pi Epsilon is a national graduate honorary society
for
professionals who support and promote scholarship, leadership,
and
cooperation toward the advancement of education for and about
business.
Delta Pi Epsilon was established in 1936 at New York University
and
presently is made up of members affiliated with over 60 university
and
state-based chapters. Members advance quality education and
refine
pedagogy through research and instructional development activities.
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http://www.dpe.org |
National Business Education Association
The National Business Education Association (NBEA) is the
nation's largest professional organization devoted exclusively
to serving individuals and groups engaged in instruction,
administration, research, and dissemination of information
for and about business. NBEA is the leading association devoted
to the recognition that business education competencies are
essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
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http://www.nbea.org
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International Association of Administrative Professionals
The International Association of Administrative Professionals
(IAAP) is the worlds largest association for administrative
support staff, with nearly 700 chapters and 40,000 members
and affiliates worldwide. For over 50 years, we have provided
up-to-date research on office trends, cutting-edge publications,
outstanding seminars and conferences, and top-notch resources
to help administrative professionals enhance their skills
and become more effective contributors to their employers.
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http://www.iaap-hq.org
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Association for Career and Technical Education
The Association for Career and Technical Education is the
largest national education association dedicated to the advancement
of education that
prepares youth and adults for careers. Its mission is to
provide educational leadership in developing a competitive
workforce.
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http://www.avaonline.org/
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Ohio Council on Economic Education
The mission of the Ohio Council on Economic Education (OCEE)
and its affiliated centers is to promote and increase economic
understanding among the citizens of Ohio, primarily by assisting
schools and teachers to develop the ability of students to
make reasoned economic choices and understand the world around
them.
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http://www.ocee.org/
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Marketing Education Association
The national Marketing Education Association is an organization
of educators and business people committed to the career development
of youth and adults in the areas of marketing, management,
and entrepreneurship.
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http://www.nationalMEA.org
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Youth and Education Organizations
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America is a national student organization
for students enrolled in business, office, and technology
education programs at the middle school, secondary school,
and post-secondary school levels.
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http://www.bpa.org/
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Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)
is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing
for careers in business and business-related fields. The association
has four divisions:
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FBLA for high school students
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FBLA-Middle Level for junior high and intermediate students
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PBL for postsecondary students
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Professional Division for businesspeople, educators,
parents, and anyone who supports the goals of the association
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http://www.fbla-pbl.org/
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Government Organizations
Department of Education Web Sites, by State
Other Education-Related Sites, by State
Resources for Teachers
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