ShareSpecial Education Resources
Federal
FAQ About 504 Frequently asked questions about Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities.
State
Special Education Services: Utah State Office of Education (USOE) Support to empower students with disabilities ages 3-21 provided by USOE
No Child Left Behind (NCLB): State of Utah Material, information, and programs for No Child Left Behind from the Utah State Office of Education.
National
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Information about IDEA, NCLB, and research-based information on effective educational practices.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) A non-profit association which supports special education professionals and others working on behalf of individuals with exceptionalities.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) NACDD is the national voice of the councils on Developmental Disabilities implementing the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and promoting the interests and rights of people with disabilities and their families.
Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for, and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and communities.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) National organization which strives to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society.
American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) The oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities.
State
Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) The CPD of Utah strives to provide leadership in, and advise policymakers about and promote opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination and be included in all facets of community life.