Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education - Provides technical assistance to both school districts and parents, and serves as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in special education. All Kinds of Minds - Provides training and research findings for teachers, and a database of intervention strategies. The National Academy for Child Development (NACD) - An international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) - Assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. PEATC builds parent-professional partnerships to promote success in school and community life. Based in Virginia. AECMN - Association for the Education of Children with Medical Needs. On its history and organisation. National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) - A non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education centers (in the USA) and their leaders.