Organizations

ACRES
The official web site of the organization ACRES, the American Council on Rural Special Education.
http://www.acres-sped.org/

AECMN
Association for the Education of Children with Medical Needs. On its history and organisation.
http://www.aecmn.org

All Kinds of Minds
Provides training and research findings for teachers, and a database of intervention strategies.
http://www.allkindsofminds.org/

Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Provides technical assistance to both school districts and parents, and serves as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in special education.
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre

The National Academy for Child Development (NACD)
An international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential.
http://www.nacd.org

National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
A non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education centers (in the USA) and their leaders.
http://www.napsec.org/

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association
The NLDA promotes education, support, and advocacy for people with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and for professionals and family members.
http://www.nlda.org

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. PEATC builds parent-professional partnerships to promote success in school and community life. Based in Virginia.
http://www.peatc.org/

ParentPals
Sponsored by Ameri-Corp Speech and Hearing to provide special education and gifted information for parents and professionals.
http://www.parentpals.com/