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10/16/09 - Registration Opens for the CEC 2010 Convention & Expo
Don’t miss us in Nashville, April 21–24. The opportunities to connect, exchange, and grow are endless -- and all under one roof at the Gaylord Opryland. Register by Jan. 15 to save up to $100.
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10/08/09 - Helen Keller Statue Unveiled at U.S. Capitol
On Wednesday, a bronze statue of Helen Keller debuted at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The statue is not only the Capitol's first depicting a child, but also the first depicting a person with a disability.
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10/02/09 - CEC Supports Department of Education Official
Read CEC’s statement regarding Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools (OSDFS), and efforts to create a safe and positive school climate for all students.
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09/15/09 - CEC Adopts New Policy on Physical Restraint and Seclusion
CEC’s Board of Directors has approved a policy on physical restraint and seclusion in school settings, stating that schools should emphasize positive behavior supports for students and only resort to restraint and seclusion when a child or others are in danger.
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09/04/09 - CEC Comments on Proposed Race to the Top Application
In recently submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education, CEC urged education officials to better include students with disabilities and gifts and talents in the Race to the Top fund’s priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria.
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08/31/09 - CEC Welcomes Dan Ratner as New Head of Membership Services
Dan Ratner has joined the Council for Exceptional Children as its new Assistant Executive Director for Membership Services, bringing a broad range of education-related membership and program management experiences to his new position.
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08/28/09 - CEC Mourns the Loss of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
With the passing of Senator Kennedy, the United States has lost a true public servant whose leadership influenced some of the most important policies in our nation’s history. CEC is committed to advancing his legacy, building on his successes, and rededicating ourselves to the belief that all children must receive high-quality education and services.
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08/11/09 - Seclusion and Restraint Practices Under Scrutiny
An article in the Sept./Oct. 2009 issue of Principal magazine summarizes the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders's new guidelines on restraint and seclusion practices, issued in the wake of a federal study and congressional hearings.
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07/31/09 - CEC Joins CCD in Applauding U.S. Decision to Sign Treaty on Disability Rights
CEC, in collaboration with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, joins the broader human rights and disability communities in expressing appreciation for President Obama’s decision to sign the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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07/31/09 - CEC, Autism Society Team to Publish Competencies for Teaching Students with ASD
The new professional competencies for teaching students with autism spectrum disorders will speak clearly and unambiguously to the field and be incorporated into CEC’s primary resource on qualified teachers, What Every Special Educator Must Know.
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07/02/09 - CEC Celebrates Rescinding of Medicaid Regulations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has officially rescinded three Medicaid regulations and delayed the enforcement of a fourth. This action, which CEC and its members pursued for more than two years, will save school districts and early intervention programs almost $9 billion.
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06/29/09 - Stimulus Boosts Special Education Program for Infants, Toddlers
ARRA provides states with the funds they desperately need to continue offering early-intervention services for young children with disabilities and their families, said Division for Early Childhood president Susan Maude in a recent Education Week article.
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06/22/09 - CEC Concerned About Expansion of Reimbursement for Private Tuition
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows parents to be reimbursed for private school tuition, even when a child hasn’t received special education services from a public school, a decision that undermines the collaborative spirit of IDEA. Education Week and NPR interviewed CEC’s Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy, Lindsay Jones.
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06/12/09 - CEC Celebrates Release of Blueprint for Improving NCLB
As a leading voice in the Forum on Educational Accountability, CEC has joined other partners in endorsing the coalition’s blueprint for overhauling the No Child Left Behind Act and hopes its recommendations will influence new federal legislation. “Empowering Schools and Improving Learning” calls for more comprehensive assessment methods, increased school funding, and better teacher training.
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06/05/09 - CEC to Brief Congress on Restraint and Seclusion Procedures
The Council for Exceptional Children will present "Enhancing School Safety: Appropriate Use of Restraint and Seclusion Procedures" in a special congressional briefing on Mon., June 8, 2009.
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05/25/09 - CEC Weighs in on National Discussion on Use of Restraints and Seclusion
Deborah Ziegler, CEC’s Associate Executive Director for Public Policy and Advocacy, recently spoke with NPR, CBS News, and The Washington Post about the appropriate use of restraints and seclusion in schools and ways to properly manage children with challenging behaviors.
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05/19/09 - Restraint and Seclusion Should Be Used in Emergencies Only, Special Educators Say
Restraint and seclusion can be effective tools when dealing with children with behavioral issues, but should be implemented only when the child in question or others are in danger, according to new CCBD recommendations.
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04/15/09 - CEC Honors Art Educators Working with Children with Exceptionalities
CEC is a proud co-sponsor of the 2009 NAEA/CEC/VSAarts Special Needs Art Educator Awards, which will be presented April 18 at NAEA’s national convention in Minneapolis.
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04/10/09 - April Is Autism Awareness Month
How have you developed interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? How has your work positively impacted children with ASD and their families? CEC invites its members to share their success stories from the field.
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03/12/09 - Just Announced: FREE Webinars on the Economic Stimulus Package
CEC will host webinars on March 25, April 9, and April 15 explaining the economic stimulus package and its impact on special education/early intervention. This three-session series is free to CEC members.
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