Early Childhood - Special Education

Fostering public policies, human-service reforms, and community supports to today’s vulnerable children and families

Sharing new approaches to the education of children

Non-profit child advocacy organization reporting on the state of America's children

Forum on Child and Family Statistics

This collection provides the public with access to research products produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for the United States Congress.

For individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families

Dedicated to transforming kindergarten through 12th-grade (K-12) education so all students can thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives.

Resource for educators and parents about issues related to special education and early intervention in Maryland (Formerly Maryland Learning Links)

For those working with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8

Reading a book aloud, taking turns reading, acting out a book, and discussing a book are all critical elements to engage a child in the reading process. Reading together starts children on a path to obtain the necessary reading skills to become proficient, interested, and hopefully lifelong readers. Tips for best practices are shared here.

Launching young readers

Classroom resources, professional development and more

Information and activities for general classroom educators to address the needs of students with disabilities

Supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers

AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The Autism Society provides advocacy, education, information and referral, and support at national, state and local levels..

The National Resource on ADHD provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD.

The style guide is intended for journalists, communication professionals and members of the general public who are seeking the appropriate and accurate language to use when writing or talking about people living with disabilities.

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia.The IDA actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for dyslexics. We support and encourage interdisciplinary research. We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research based knowledge.

LDA's mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities.

A national civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.

The goal of the NCDJ is to provide support and guidance for journalists as they cover people with disabilities.

National Down Syndrome Congress provides information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.

NDSS is a human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.

The NFB’s focus is advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.

The mission of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) is to provide multi-organizational leadership and resources to optimize outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities.

ThinkCollege is the national coordinating center for Transition Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability (TPSID).

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities.