Special Education Resources: Websites

"The mission of the Exceptional Children Division is to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education program in the least restrictive environment."

Presents users with resources relating to education in North Carolina.

"The Disabilities Grant Program was created by the North Carolina General Assembly to help parents pay qualified expenses for children with disabilities who attend school in an eligible nonpublic setting, or in an eligible public setting for which tuition would be required."

"This North Carolina school voucher program was enacted in 2013 and launched in 2014. Students with qualifying special needs are eligible to receive school vouchers, which are awarded by semester, rather than school year. Families may use vouchers to pay private school tuition or homeschool services."

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"The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development."

"The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities." This organization advocates for people with disabilities.

Contains lesson plans and activities that meet Common Core standards, state content standards, and the standards of national organizations.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides information; promotes research and programs; advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

"The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), one of the four Centers within the Institute of Education Sciences, supports rigorous research on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with and at risk for disabilities through advancing the understanding of and practices for teaching, learning, and organizing education systems."

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is under the U.S. Department of Education. OSERS strives to find better outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.

"PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. PACER operates on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others."