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Down Syndrome Education USA
Down Syndrome Education USA has announced plans for the first Down Syndrome Education and Research Center based in the USA. Building on successful, evidence-based programs, the new center will offer education programs and resources to children with Down syndrome, their families and education professionals across the USA. The center will also conduct and sponsor scientific research focused on practical ways to support cognitive development, language, literacy, and math teaching for young people who have Down syndrome. The new center will be a joint venture with the Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County and will accommodate expansion of the Foundation’s highly successful Learning Program. The center will be based in Orange County, California and is expected to open in early 2009. The new center will offer educational support to families through the Learning Program and will develop evidence-based, educational programs that families across the US will be able use to assist the child ...
Educational Service Center & State Support Team 3
The ESC of Cuyahoga County is one of the largest agencies of its type in the state of Ohio, employing personnel for Northeast Ohio school districts and various additional county-wide programs to support special education, curriculum, literacy, technology, and more. We strive to provide the necessary support to local administrators, teachers and other professionals in education as they endeavor to impact their students and families through a high-quality education. The ESC provides individualized support for area school districts through city/county services; fiscal management; contract services; direct program services; consortium and cooperatives; and interagency programs across many fields of education. Together we are bridging the gap between the educational needs and educational visions where all schools and students can succeed.
James Stanfield Company
For over 20 years, the James Stanfield Company has been the leader in providing groundbreaking daily living and social skills video programs for cognitively challenged and at-risk students. We offer the most respected library of educational materials available today in the areas of conflict management for the general school population and for students with cognitive challenges. The quality and excellence of our programs reflect the best possible educational research and experience available today. Developed by experts in their fields, each program is filled with information and materials specifically developed for your student with special needs, their parents, your professional staff, your school system, and you. We are the specialists in special educational learning tools and materials. The products of James Stanfield company are currently being used to teach children in every public and private school district in the country. The American Association on Mental Retardatio ...
Milestones Organization
Milestones Autism Organization was founded in 2003 by parents to promote life long strategies of success for individuals with autism, from childhood through adulthood. To improve the level of educational and therapeutic programming available to individuals with autism, Milestones focuses on training professionals, paraprofessionals and parents in research-based successful educational interventions.
National Association of State Directors of Special Educ...
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. (NASDSE) promotes and supports education programs for students with disabilities in the United States and outlying areas.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (...
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
We are a library and information center which serves anyone from the professional or lay person. We do collect and disseminate the results specifically from NIDRR funded research projects. Though our collect includes other documents related to disability and rehabilitation which are not NIDRR funded. Perhaps placement as a national organization may be more appropriate? As part of our referral services we provide a myriad of information on all types of rehabilitation and disability topics (i.e. advocacy, financial resources, specific disabilities/conditions, etc.). Information and referral services are free. We also provide document delivery of publications starting at 5 cents per page with a $5.00 USD minimum. Patrons can contact us by phone, fax, mail, email, virtual reference chat, or through our website. Our TTY number is 301/459-5984.
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. Based on a respect for individuals with autism and low incidence disabilities and our belief in their right, need, and desire to achieve their full potential, OCALI's mission is to build state- and system-wide capacity to improve their outcomes through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology. Further, we believe that families, as well as professionals, play a critical role in promoting the highest possible achievement of each child. To that end, we see connection and partnership with families as vital to the success of each individual at school and in the community.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disab...
OCECD is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities. OCECD's experienced staff-many of whom have children or other family members with disabilities-are available to assist individuals or groups with such areas as: Public policy and school reform Identification of disabilities Early intervention for infants and preschoolers Family support systems Special education Community based services Information, referral and networking services Transition from high school to employment/college in the community Resources for professionals Team work between persons with disabilities, their families and service providers Tools used by OCECD to provide assistance include: one-on-one consultation group presentations and training sessions numerous published materials, including a bi-monthly newsletter OCECD also collaborates with local parent support organizations to offer information, training an ...
Project Participate
Project Participate provides families, educators, administrators and therapists with simple strategies to increase the active participation of students with disabilities in school programs. Supported by a U.S. Department of Education grant (H324M980258), Project Participate facilitates team collaboration and promotes the appropriate uses of technology in the classroom.
Super Duper Publications
Super Duper Publications Publishes colorful, high quality materials for speech-language pathologists, special educators, teachers, parents, and caregivers in educational, home and health care settings.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Serv...
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. In supporting President Bush's No Child Left Behind agenda and the New Freedom Initiative, OSERS provides a wide array of supports to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research.
The Peal Center
The work of the PEAL Center reflects a resounding call to parents, professionals and persons living with disabilities to join in celebrating our common bonds and to be the collective voice that reverberates in our communities. The PEAL Center serves families of children with disabilities and special health care needs providing information and training in Western and Central Pennsylvania and on health care needs statewide.
Woodbine Books
Woodbine House publishes the Special-Needs Collection, a series of almost 50 books on disabilities and related topics, including ADD, Down syndrome, early intervention and special education. Since 1985 we've prided ourselves on publishing books of the highest quality and value for parents, children, therapists, health care providers, and teachers. You'll find our website is the online equivalent of our book catalog, presenting information about all our forthcoming titles, along with our current list of books.