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.

IASCE supports those who are interested in the study of cooperation in education by providing a forum in which to share research and lessons about the practice of cooperative learning.

IASCE supports the development and dissemination of research, particularly educator research and inquiry that foster the understanding of cooperative learning.

IASCE helps schools to develop organizational structures that enhance cooperation in education and enhance the inclusion and success of people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities into our schools and our societies.

IASCE develops, implements, and researches ways in which cooperative learning contributes to the resolution of conflicts.

IASCE works with educational organizations to extend high quality practices of cooperative learning.