- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
www.cec.sped.org
- Hanen Early Language Program
Provides early language intervention programs to young children especially those with special needs and speech language delays.
www.hanen.org
- National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)
NASDSE provides support to all states and territories in the delivery of quality education to children and youth with disabilities through training, technical assistance, research, policy development and powerful collaborative relationships with other organizations and all constituencies.
www.nasdse.org
- National Association of Special Education Teachers
National membership organization for professionals including teachers, professors, and graduate students dedicated to education of children with special needs.
www.naset.org
- National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals
Nonprofit organization serving paraprofessionals with a national conference, training, seminars, and more.
www.nrcpara.org
- National Association of Parents With Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)
Membership association for parents of children in special education.
www.napcse.org
- Australian Association of Special Education
Broad-based non-categorical association for anyone with an interest in the education of children with special needs.
www.aase.edu.au
- Spectrum Center
Providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area.
www.spectrumcenter.org
- Independently Merging Parent Associations of California
Devoted to improving educational opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children. Also offers support and resources for families.
www.deafkids.org
- CSEF/SEEP: Center for Special Education Finance & Special Education Expenditure Project
CSEF addresses fiscal policy questions related to the delivery and support of special education throughout the U.S. and disseminate sup-to-date information to stakeholders at all levels. The Center runs the SEEP, a comprehensive, nationally representative study of special education spending.
www.csef-air.org
- California Association of Private Specialized Education and Services (CAPSES)
Statewide, private, nonprofit association in California that advocates for the delivery of quality specialized education and services in special education.
www.capses.com
- Texas Association of Vocational Adjustment Coordinators
Professionals involved with the vocational transition of special education students into the world of work.
www.tavac.org
- Max Foundation
Promoting special education awareness and supporting schools, research centers, and organizations providing for children with special needs.
maxfoundation.org
- Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education
Seeks to develop improved services for disabled children.
www.vcase.org
- Early Childhood LINK
Provides training, technical assistance, and resources to early interventionists working with young children with low incidence disabilities.
www.ec-link.org
- Illinois Affiliation of Private Schools for Exceptional Children (IAPSEC)
Advocates for private schools to ensure the continuum of educational services and supports for students with special challenges.
www.iapsec.org
- Georgia Association of Disability Service Providers in Higher Education
www.gadsphe.org
- Special Educaton Association of BC
Includes conference information, an executive members list and other material relating to the SEA.
www.bctf.bc.ca/psas/sea
- Gifted Learning Project
Organization started and operated by and for people with learning disabilities.
www.hcity.com/glp_index.html
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