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Membership Benefits Overview
Membership with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is tailored to your role within special education and where you are on your professional journey. We understand that our members have unique...
CEC Announces Kareem Thompson, Ed.D., as 2023 President-Elect
Arlington, Va. ― The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is pleased to announce Dr. Kareem L. Thompson., has been named 2023 CEC President-Elect. Kareem will assume the presidency on January 1...
Publish Date:
December 05, 2022
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No matter where you are in your professional journey, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) provides the knowledge and inspiration you need to make a difference in your student’s lives. From...
Resources for Unit, Division, and Chapter Leaders
These resources are provided to help Unit, Division, and Chapter leadership teams be successful.
Giving Thanks for a Community of Kindred Spirits
A national day of giving, “Giving Tuesday,” was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y in New York City...
Publish Date:
October 20, 2022
Division Dialogue: What's New from CEC's Divisions for March 2022
See what's new from CEC's 18 Special Interest Divisions.
Publish Date:
March 23, 2022
Resource Round-Up for CEC Graduates
Congratulations, class of 2022! As you enter the field, we've got your back.
Publish Date:
March 22, 2022
Georgia CEC Exceptional Children's Week: "Celebrating the Past, Committed to the Future"
On March 7-11, the Georgia CEC 2022 Exceptional Children's Week celebration will focus on CEC's 100th Anniversary with the theme of "Celebrating the Past, Committed to the Future."
Publish Date:
March 04, 2022
Call for Applications to Serve as the CEC Convention Co-Chair for the 2023-2024 Program Advisory Committee
We’re looking for a Program Co-Chair for the 2023 and 2024 CEC Convention & Expo to lead the Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
Publish Date:
March 02, 2022