| National Rural Education Association | The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States. |
| National Association of Elementary School Principals | NAESP serves the professional interests of elementary and middle school principals. |
| National Association of Secondary School Principals | NASSP includes a wide variety of people interested in secondary education. |
| The Rural and Community Trust | This site exists to support and encourage genuinely good, genuinely rural schools. |
| American Association of School Administrators | AASA serves as a professional resource and supports the interests of educational leaders across the U.S. |
| Association of Educational Service Agencies | AESA is a professional organization serving over 600 Education Service Agencies in 41 states. ESA's assist many small and rural schools across our nation. |
| National Center for Education Statistics | NCES provides links to data and resources related to rural education. |
| Rural Education Project | The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory has established this project to provide information and resources to rural schools. |