The U.S. Department of Education has extensive lists of state and national organizations working with gifted students, students with disabilities, and English language learners in addition to those listed here.
Overview of Georgia resources, organizations, standards and instruction for ELLs. Georgia is a member of WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment), joining in 2005.
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.
Our major goal is to improve services to children with special needs by providing input into the policies and practices in Georgia which impact the quality of education and by providing support to the professionals who serve the students of Georgia.
The Division for Special Education Services and Supports includes programs and services that support local school districts in their efforts to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities.
Seeks to improve the lives of all people with learning difficulties and disabilities by empowering parents, enabling young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy and advocacy impact.
