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The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development. View more details

OSSE in collaboration with grantees - the Building and Sustaining Quality in Early Care and Education (BSQECE) and the Quality Improvement Network (QIN) - has compiled a compendium of current efforts and resources to support the business practices of child development centers and homes. View more details

American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 66​,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.​ View more details

The Professional Development Information System (PDIS) is an online system that allows early childhood staff in the District of Columbia to access training and professional development offered by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and its partners. View more details