Council for Exceptional Children
The leading membership and advocacy organization for #SpecialEducation professionals. We support you so you can support your students.
- February may be a short month, but it's packed with events and opportunities for you! CEC's upcoming events and professional learning programs are designed to support special educators at every stage of their careers. exceptionalchildren.org/events
- "Step forward, say yes, and allow yourself to grow into the leader you are meant to be." Meet LaKisha Stanley, the president of CEC's Division for Communication, Language, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing: exceptionalchildren.org/blog/pathways-leade…
- CEC's Board of Directors is reviewing and updating its Strategic Plan to reflect CEC's strategy of serving its members and the field over the next 5-10 years. This is your opportunity to provide your input on CEC's future. cec1785.wufoo.com/forms/cec-strategic…
- Join eLuma and CEC next Tuesday for a webinar that explores how a well-designed Tier 2 system can lighten the load on Tier 3 and more. Register now: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/live-webin…
- What truly sets the CEC Convention apart isn’t just the sessions or the speakers—it’s the people, the energy, and the sense of belonging that attendees experience from the moment they arrive. cecconvention.org/convention-news/why…
- TOMORROW: Hear Kuna Tavalin, CEC’s Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy, discuss policy updates on how recent developments in Washington, D.C. are impacting special education. Register today: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/p/WHIW_Feb2026
- Join us on Thursday, February 12 for a chance to learn how to differentiate between assessments, as well as evaluate appropriate uses. Register now: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/live-webin…
- In the latest episode of CEC's podcast, Ben Tillotson is joined by parent advocates Debra Evans and Maria Fausto to discuss the complexities of navigating special education. exceptionalchildren.podbean.com/e/at-the-table-toge…
- Effective school mental health systems don’t happen by accident—they’re built through intentional structures, shared expertise, and ongoing learning. exceptionalchildren.org/blog/building-schoo…
- This week, we recognize the contributions of school counselors and the various ways they impact students' lives. For more information, see the resources provided in this blog post: exceptionalchildren.org/blog/national-schoo…
