The IASCE, established in 1979, is the only international, non-profit organization for educators who research and practice cooperative learning in order to promote student academic improvement and democratic social processes.

What does IASCE do?

• Supports the development and dissemination of research on cooperative learning, particularly educator research and inquiry that fosters understanding of the effects of context on implementing cooperative learning.

• Helps organizations develop structures that enhance cooperation in education, working through the inclusion of people of diverse backgrounds in our schools and society.

• Works with local, national, and international organizations to extend high quality practices of cooperative learning.

• Sponsors collaborative conferences and projects that extend the understanding of cooperative learning principles in different settings.

How does IASCE do this?

Through our MEMBERSHIP DUES!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Our NEWSLETTER is published three times a year and provides information essential to anyone involved in cooperation in education through:

• Research and project reports from the international perspective.

• New ideas from leaders in the field.

• Reports on the latest research and journal publications.

• Book and video reviews.

• New resources for CL on the WWW.

• Articles by international experts on topics such as cooperative learning and computers, cooperative learning with different ages and populations, teacher education and staff development.

Our international and regional conferences bring together cooperative educators from around the world to share ideas, compare successes, discuss challenges, and review the latest research.

The IASCE website, which is supported by membership dues, offers many links to sites related to cooperative learning and announces opportunities for face-to-face learning with internationally recognized leaders in cooperative learning.

• IASCE also offers a membership directory (upon request) for the purposes of networking.

• A list of board members, who are veteran experts in the field, to contact for consultation and professional assistance.

• Occasional discounts on publications and conferences.

If you would like to join IASCE, please complete the online membership application .