EDU 260 - Teaching Students with Special Needs: Organizations/Associations

Supports a comprehensive program of education research designed to expand knowledge and understanding of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and those at risk for disabilities.

The WWC identifies studies that provide credible and reliable evidence of the effectiveness of a given practice, program, or policy.

The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching.

IASE is an organization of professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals identified as having special needs.

The mission of the National Autism Association is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.

The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.

CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASDs, search for risk factors and causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASDs as early as possible.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.

Working to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work, and in life.

An office within the United States Department of Education, OSERS is committed to the broad values of Inclusion, Equity and Opportunity for infants, toddlers, children, youth and adults with disabilities to actively participate in all aspects of life. OSERS promotes inclusion, ensures equity and creates opportunity as we strive to improve results and outcomes for children and adults with disabilities.

NAGC's mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research.