International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) is an organization devoted to improving technology education through the use of technology, innovation, design, and engineering experiences at the K-12 school levels. It represents over 35,000 technology educators throughout the world, having members in over 45 countries most of which are from the North American region. The organization seeks to advance technological capabilities for all people and to promote professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits.
ITEA publishes The Technology Teacher whose editor Kathleen de la Paz, the mother of filmmaker, Joseph Fleming. They also publish Technology and Children (aimed for elementary technology educators), The Journal of Technology Education (a professional journal), TrendScout, Bright Ideas, and a variety of other publications that lead the profession by providing teaching directions, instructional ideas, and networking opportunities.