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The ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) website is important because it provides educators with valuable resources, research-based strategies, and professional development opportunities to improve teaching and learning, fostering educational equity and excellence.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a membership organization dedicated to promoting high-quality early learning for children from birth to age 8. Through connecting practice, policy, and research, NAEYC supports early childhood professionals and advocates for young children. With nearly 60,000 members and 52 affiliates, the organization works toward the vision of all children thriving in a society committed to their full potential.

The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is a national research society dedicated to advancing knowledge, encouraging scholarly inquiry, and promoting the practical application of research to improve education and serve the public good.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international organization focused on supporting the success of children and youth with disabilities or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for policies, sets professional standards, and provides resources and professional development for special educators. It operates local units across the U.S. and Canada, 18 Special Interest Divisions, and student chapters at numerous colleges and universities.