The Association advances and promotes excellence in industrial and
technical teacher education and trainer training in all settings.
The Association accomplishes this goal by providing opportunities
for professional improvement for its members, promoting cooperation
among related groups in the field, and serving as authority on and
advocate for industrial and technical teacher education and trainer
training.
The National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators
(NAITTE) is pronounced "nay tee" by its members. It was
founded in 1937 to develop closer cooperation among educators engaged
in the preparation of teachers in industrial arts (now technology
education), trade and industrial education, and technical education.
The goal of NAITTE is to improve the quality of teacher education,
disseminate information about research and development with implications
for the field, and to promote the common good of the group.
In 1984, NAITTE officially expanded its services to include the industrial
and military training component of human resource development. The
area of human resource development is the fastest growing area of
service NAITTE members are involved in. From its early beginnings
to current activities, the association has had national representation
and provided opportunities for cutting-edge professional development.
