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

CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. CEC is known as THE source for information, resources, and professional development for special educators.

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Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals

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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Partner Solutions Directory is an online resource for special education products, services, and programming support! Search for a topic and quickly receive a list of partners who provide products, services, or programming supporting your work and career.
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Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals

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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.

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PACER is Minnesota's organization that supports families of children with disabilities. They have a ton of resources and one of my favorite areas is the description of due process for families. I always found this an easier way to understand the whole process https://www.pacer.org/parent/iep/guide-to-iep/development-of-iep.asp

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Legislation was recently enacted, and a court case was recently decided, both of which provide that students with disabilities are eligible for transition services until they turn 22. If your child is still in school, please contact your school district to request that they continue transition services until they turn 22. If your child turned 21 on or after July 1, 2019, and their special education services ended before July 1, 2023, they are likely eligible for compensatory services for services not received before their 22nd birthday. In order to access those services, please contact your school district or transition program to re-enroll your child or discuss compensatory services.

If the school refuses your request to re-enroll your student or refuses your request for transition services, please contact the Minnesota Disability Law Center at 1-800-292-4150.
For other questions related to transition programming or services, please contact PACER Center at [email protected] or 952-838-9000.
Schedule PACER's Count Me In puppet show

Help bring the message of disability awareness and social inclusion to young children! This age-appropriate show features child-sized puppets that capture children's attention and imagination. The show educates, entertains, and inspires young children to be kinder, more accepting, and inclusive to all kids, especially children with disabilities.
Schedule a show
Sat., April 27, 2024
Minneapolis Convention Center

Mark your calendars for PACER's Annual Benefit! Join us for a night of celebrating and supporting our mission of improving educational opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families.

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PACER Center - Champions for Children with Disabilities

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PACER Center's mission is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and provide family programs.

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This is one of the oldest advocacy groups. They also have a tech toolbox to help find tech tools for students with disabilities
https://toolbox.thearc.org/browse
and a voters guide!

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The Arc of the US is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will lead the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The next CEO must be a dynamic, engaging, and collaborative leader who can work with chapters, staff, and the IDD community.

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The Arc | For People With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Founded in 1975, TASH advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs – those most vulnerable to segregation, abuse, neglect and institutionalization. TASH works to advance inclusive communities

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TASH advances equity, opportunity, and inclusion for people with disabilities through advocacy, research, and practice.

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Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 

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This is a subdivision of the Council for Exceptional Children. I linked the Teachers' Corner here where you will find a variety of articles for teachers, including evidence-based practices.

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Council for Exceptional Children - Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities

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The DADD believes professionals who serve individuals with autism or developmental disabilities are ethically obliged to use evidence-based practices. Evidence-based practices have been subjected to careful scrutiny under high-quality experimental conditions and proven beneficial. The DADD also recommends professionals avoid disproven and unproven practices, especially when promoted using testimonials, social media, and other non-scientific sources.
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Are you a DADD member with a great idea for a Teacher's corner, EBP article, or Legal Brief?
Interesting in publishing your idea in the DADD Express?
email Chris Denning our Express Newsletter editor!
We are always looking for exciting and useful resources for our members!

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The DADD believes professionals who serve individuals with autism or developmental disabilities are ethically obliged to use evidence-based practices. Evidence-based practices have been subjected to careful scrutiny under high-quality experimental conditions and proven beneficial. The DADD also recommends professionals avoid disproven and unproven practices, especially when promoted using testimonials, social media, and other non-scientific sources.

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For 57 years and counting, the Autism Society, including our nationwide network of affiliates, connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. They have many resources for educators and families.

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Autism Society Creating connections for the Autism community to live fully.

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We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

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Founded in 1971, the Autism Society of Minnesota enhances the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. AuSM serves Minnesotans, throughout their lives, with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building. This organization provides a lot of resources, professional development and connections for students and families.

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The 5 th Annual AuSM Connections Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be offered in both an in-person and virtual format in 2022! Join AuSM on Nov. 5 to put your puzzling skills to the test while supporting the Minnesota autism community!

Our Mission

The mission of the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is to enhance the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. AuSM serves Minnesotans, throughout their lives, with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building.

Upcoming Events

AuSM News

Early in our history, AuSM launched the first iteration of its social skills programming in the form of classes called Eagle's Nest. After continuing...

The Autism Society of MN is seeking your feedback on adult programming! We would like autistic adults to share information about the programming they want...

The person in this role will absorb the planning, direction, and coordination of core departments in partnership with the Executive Director. That work will entail...

Support AuSM

Autism Society of Minnesota supporters sustain the work that has helped so many in the Minnesota autism community. AuSM's drive for continuing this work is strong, and your donations support our local mission.

Donate

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Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Recognizing the need for a powerful voice Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization.

Building upon the legacy of three leading autism organizations, Autism Coalition for Research and Education (ACRE), the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Cure Autism Now (CAN), who merged with the organization, Autism Speaks has made extraordinary advancements in the autism community.

Chief among these are increased global awareness of autism, better understanding of the breadth of the autism spectrum, and advocacy to increase research and access to care and support.

Today, Autism Speaks is dedicated to advancing research into causes and better treatments for autism spectrum disorders and related conditions both through direct funding and collaboration.
The early intervention resources are helpful.

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Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health 

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As a Special Interest Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH) is a community of educators dedicated to supporting students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders and those whose behavior puts them at risk for failure in school, home, or community.

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Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders

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Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference

Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference The annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) conference is the premier educational research conference for teacher educators working with children and youth with severe behavioral disorders. The 2022 TECBD Conference will be a hybrid event. The agenda will include workshops, strands, and general sessions delivered in a variety of formats.

In-person at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel November 16-17

Virtually on November 18

DEBH Foundation & Awards 2024 Announcement

As educators and researchers, fall is a time to start thinking about the upcoming academic year. Is there a project you would like funding for? A professional development opportunity you would like to attend? Additional funds to help pay for your education? The DEBH Foundation & Awards has multiple grants and scholarships. See flyer and links for more information and submission.

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Center on PBIS supports schools, districts, and states to build systems capacity for implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional and behavior support. The broad purpose of PBIS is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional, and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.  This website is packed with presentations, resources, webinars and more.

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The home of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). FInd more information on PBIS, how to implement PBIS, get resources and materials, and how to get support. Funded by the U.S.

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Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

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Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH)

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At the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH), we provide education and resources to professionals, families and youth throughout Minnesota and beyond.

Founded in 1989, as an organization founded by and for families, our work is anchored in helping families navigate through the journey of raising a child with mental health challenges. We provide free resources, educational opportunities and family coaching services designed to help parents and caregivers support both their children’s mental health as well as their own.

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Upcoming Events

+ 5th Annual Infant & Early Childhood Conference

+ Fall 2022 Training Series

+ Summer 2022 Training Series Recordings

+ Save the date for our 27th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference, happening April 23 - 25, 2023. In Duluth!

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Upcoming Events + 5th Annual Infant & Early Childhood Conference + Fall 2022 Training Series + Summer 2022 Training Series Recordings + Save the date for our 27th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference, happening April 23 - 25, 2023. In Duluth!

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This website has a variety of information for teachers and families about dyslexia. They also have an annual conference.

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The Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) is one of 17 special interest groups of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, including both students with disabilities and the gifted.

Since the early 1983, DLD has worked on behalf of students with learning disabilities and the professionals who serve them to meet the needs of more millions of school-aged children and youth currently identified as having learning disabilities in the United States.

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Get access to the latest publication, current research, upcoming events, and DLD organizational information, plus much more....

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LD OnLine features hundreds of helpful articles, expert interviews, videos, columns by noted experts, first-person essays, children’s writing and artwork, and a comprehensive resource guide.

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LD OnLine | All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD

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LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate information, advise, and shared personal experiences about learning disabilities and ADHD.