CAST is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies. With Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a blueprint, CAST researches and develops ways to support all learners according to their individual strengths and needs. Tool Kits, tutorials, and model lessons are provided. (
http://www.cast.org
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The Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive, evidence-based practices. It provides training materials and teaching tools to support young children with challenging behaviors. (
http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html
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The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning is a national organization focused on strengthening the ability of child care and Head Start programs to improve the social and emotional outcomes of young children. It is a multi-university, multi-organization collaboration. It provides many very practical suggestions in its What Works Briefs. (
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel/
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The Prevent Child Abuse America Web site provides fact sheets, materials, research, and other information on preventing child abuse and neglect. (
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/
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