Reality 101: From Conference to Classroom
Jessica shares her classroom tips taken from recent conferences, as well as ways to help with incorporating news ideas as you return from professional development experiences. Read Jessica's blog post.
CEC Shares Concerns about Potential Budget Cuts
Senior director for Policy and Advocacy Lindsay Jones talks about the Budget Control Act of 2011 – with its reduction of about $1 billion in special education aid – and its potential effects on special education, in Stateline, the news service of the Pew Center on the States that analyzes trends in state policy.
Policy Insider: Does Your School District Want to Participate in a UDL Project?
Are you already using Universal Design of Learning Professional Development System (UDL PDS) and want to expand it within your district? Apply to participate in a year-long project by the Center for Applied Special Technology focusing on the application of UDL by February 15. Find out more information.
Tool of the Week: Learning About Fevers
In this lesson, students will learn how to read and clean a thermometer, change thermometer sleeves, and take someone's temperature using this collection of fact sheets and worksheets. Subscribe to Tool of the Week.
Reality 101: Wishing for a Jolly Good Measure of Ability
As the days keep getting shorter and colder, and the snow starts piling up, I know that can only mean one thing…it's time for my least favorite season. I know you must be thinking winter, and while, yes, that is... Read more
2012 Yes I Can! Award Winners announced
Help us celebrate these remarkable children at the Yes I Can! Awards ceremony to be held at the CEC 2012 Convention & Expo in Denver. This is a free event and open to the public.
CEC agrees with the President: Teachers Matter!
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama makes a commitment to education investments and acknowledges that ‘teachers work tirelessly, with modest pay, sometimes digging into their own pocket for school supplies – just to make a difference.’ Read President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
Sir Ken Robinson to Keynote CEC's 2012 Convention & Expo
Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity, and innovation, and author of the New York Times bestselling book The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything, will be keynote speaker at CEC's Convention & Expo.
CEC shares concerns about research budget with Ed Week
Senior director for Policy and Advocacy Lindsay Jones calls funding for NCSER the "engine for innovation," for special education and worries it will face further cuts.
CEC Seeks New Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services
The Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services, under the general direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for the leadership, direction and day-to-day management of all professional development service matters for the Council for Exceptional Children. View the full job description and requirements.
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