Background Information
Acronym: NCEA
Address: 3929 Old Lee Hwy., Suite 91 A
City: Fairfax
State: Virginia
Zip: 22030-2401
E-mail: ncea@ncea.com
Web Address: http://ncea.com/
General Inquiries About Organization
Name and Title: Steve R. Parson, Executive Director
Telephone: (703) 359-8973
FAX: (703) 359-0972
E-mail: sparson@ncea.com
Forum Contact Person
Name and Title: Steve R. Parson, Executive Director
Telephone: (703) 359-8973
FAX: (703) 359-0972
E-mail: sparson@ncea.com
Mission Statement
NCEA's mission is to provide leadership to those who build learning communities in response to individual and community needs. It does this by providing its members with national and regional training conferences and workshops; specialized periodicals, publications, and products; opportunities for peer support and networking; and information and referral services. In addition it acts as an advocate for community education by working with related organizations and promoting at the national, state, and local levels:
- parent and community involvement in public education;
- the formation of community partnerships to address community needs; and
- the expansion of lifelong learning opportunities for all community residents.
Organizational Background/Description
Community school directors, principals, superintendents, professors, teachers, students, and laypeople. Promotes and establishes community schools as an integral part of the educational plan of every community. Emphasizes community and parent involvement in the schools, lifelong learning, and enrichment of K-12 and adult education. Serves as a clearinghouse for the exchange of ideas and information, and the sharing of efforts. Offers leadership training.
Publications:
Community Education Journal
Community Education Today
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