The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and… Read More

Since 1975, the Parent Information Center on Special Education (PIC on Special Education) has been providing information, training and support to families who have a child with a disability so that they may participate effectively as team members in the… Read More

The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) works to increase the nation’s capacity to effectively resolve special education disputes, reducing the use of expensive adversarial processes. CADRE works with state and local… Read More

SWIFT Is: A set of processes, tools, and resources that create a powerful, unified teaching and learning environment for ALL students and educators. SWIFT incorporates school leadership, educators, students, families, and the community. How is a SWIFT… Read More

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is part of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education. NIDRR supports a comprehensive program of national… Read More

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is one of seventeen divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities… Read More

CARS+ is the only organization whose sole purpose is to represent the unique needs of resource specialists and special education teachers.  The California Association of Resource Specialists was founded in 1981 as a non-profit association dedicated to… Read More

MAASE is a statewide professional educational organization affiliated with the National Council of Administrators of Special Education and the Council for Exceptional Children. MAASE members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential… Read More

The Beach Center on Disability is a multi-disciplinary research and training center committed to making a significant and sustainable positive difference in the quality of life of individuals and families affected by disability and the professionals who… Read More

NAEYC Mission Statement NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section… Read More