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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. Teachers, administrators, students, parents, paraprofessionals, related support service providers. All aspects of the education and development of students with disabilities and/or those who are gifted.
 * Council for Exceptional Children
 * Overview**
 * Services Provided**
 * Professional development opportunities and resources
 * 17 divisions for specialized information
 * Journals and newsletters with information on new research findings, classroom practices that work, federal legislation, and policies
 * Conventions and conferences
 * Special education publications
 * Audience**
 * Population Served**

Founded in 1926, **The National Association for the Education of Young Children** (NAEYC) is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 80,000 members, a national network of more than 300 state and local Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
 * National Association for the Education of Young Children

Founded in 1970, the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana’s University Center for Excellence on Disabilities, is committed to providing Hoosiers with disability-related information and services that touch the entire life span, from birth through older adulthood. The Institute’s faculty and staff support this mission and activities through a shared set of values. Additionally, shared values are complemented by guiding principles that define the manner in which the Indiana Institute operates. These principles encompass the following ideals:
 * Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
 * People with disabilities are full, participating and contributing members of their communities — in school, work, home, neighborhood, spiritual, and recreational settings.
 * People with disabilities exercise choice and control over their futures.
 * People with disabilities have dignity and are treated with respect.
 * People with disabilities and their families are involved in the design and implementation of services and supports.
 * Life span focus;
 * Emphasis on community;
 * Systems change;
 * Unique partnerships; and
 * Strengthening connections between university and community.