Welcome to the NASDSE website. For more than 70 years, the National Association of State Directors of Special Education has been providing leadership to improve educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities throughout the United States, the federal territories and the Freely Associated States of Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.  Aligning policies and practices to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities is critical to ensure their full participation in their education and transition to post-school education, employment and independent living.

NASDSE's members, the state directors of special education, continue to face evolving challenges of implementing state and federal statutes and regulations while striving for a balanced system of accountability that supports a focus on results for each and every child. NASDSE offers support through a range of activities that includes support through communities of practice, training on current issues, technical assistance, policy analysis, research, national initiatives and collaborative partnerships to enhance problem-solving at the local, state and national levels.

As NASDSE continues its dedication to ensure maxiumum achievement for all students, we strive to engage students, families, communities, professionals and policymakers as full partners. This website features information for all stakeholders who share the ideals in NASDSE's mission. Thank you for visiting our website and we encourage you to utilize our information, share with others and come back again.

Marcia Harding
NASDSE President