IDEA
Our Children Left Behind [OCLB]
Our Children Left Behind [OCLB] was created in Spring, 2003 to serve as an information resource area for students, parents and organizations concerned about Congressional activities reauthorizing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA].
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
The IDEA Partnership
The IDEA Partnership is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning. The Topics Database section contains information on a variety of topics and related issues regarding the implementation of NCLB, IDEA and other legislation. The section organizes the information by first providing the "big picture" of each topic and then sub-topics and issues from which you can choose to find out more information.