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The Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC) works to improve the educational success of individuals
with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Core Values
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The dignity and worth of all
individuals.
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Social justice, inclusiveness,
and diversity.
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Professional excellence,
integrity, and accountability.
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Rich and meaningful
participation in society for all individuals with
exceptionalities.
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Effective individualized
education for all individuals with exceptionalities.
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The importance of families in
the lives and education of all individuals with exceptionalities.
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Collaboration and community
building to improve outcomes.
Mission
CEC is an international community
of educators who are the voice and vision of special and gifted
education. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals
with exceptionalities and their families through professional excellence
and advocacy.
Vision
CEC is a diverse, vibrant
professional community working together and with others to ensure that
individuals with exceptionalities are valued and included in all aspects
of life. CEC is a trusted voice in shaping education policy and practice
and is globally renowned for its expertise and leadership. CEC is one of
the world’s premiere education organizations.
Adopted by the CEC Board of
Directors, January 2008
OUR BELIEFS
WE BELIEVE. . .
- in advocating for the advancement of the education of individuals
with exceptionalities.
- all individuals have the right to an education.
- all individuals have the ability to learn and attain
self-fulfillment.
WE BELIEVE. . .
- in equitable access to and meaningful participation in quality
educational opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities.
- in the development of preventative programs and services for
children deemed to be at risk.
- in the opportunity for lifelong education for all individuals with
exceptionalities.
WE BELIEVE. . .
- full participation of individuals with exceptionalities enriches all
communities.
- education is a collaborative effort among learners, educators,
families, communities, governments, businesses, and industries.
- CEC is THE professional organization of and for all special
education professionals.
WE BELIEVE. . .
- qualified professionals are essential to meeting the diverse
educational needs of individuals with exceptionalities.
- all special education professionals have a continuing responsibility
to improve their practice.
- CEC has responsibility to assist special education professionals in
improving their practice.
WE BELIEVE. . .
- special education professionals have knowledge and skills to share
with education and other professionals to meet the diverse learning
needs of individuals with exceptionalities.
- special education professionals should practice in a manner
consistent with CEC's Code of Ethics and Standards of
Professional Practice.
- special education professionals have a responsibility to collaborate
with other professionals who work with individuals with exceptionalities
to improve the delivery of instruction.
WE BELIEVE. . .
- governments have a responsibility to assure the provision of a free
and appropriate education for all individuals with exceptionalities.
- CEC is committed to an international orientation to all of its
professional activities.
WE BELIEVE. . .
- CEC shapes the future of education by fulfilling its mission.
Adopted by the CEC Delegate Assembly, April 16, 1982
CEC CODE OF ETHICS
We declare the following principles to be the Code of
Ethics for educators of persons with exceptionalities. Members of the
special education profession are responsible for upholding and advancing
these principles. Members of The Council for Exceptional Children agree
to judge and be judged by them in accordance with the spirit and
provisions of this Code.
Special education professionals are committed to developing the
highest educational and quality of life potential of individuals with
exceptionalities.
- Special education professionals promote and maintain a high level of
competence and integrity in practicing their profession.
- Special education professionals engage in professional activities
which benefit exceptional individuals, their families, other colleagues,
students, or research subjects.
- Special education professionals exercise objective professional
judgement in the practice of their profession.
- Special education professionals strive to advance their knowledge
and skills regarding the education of individuals with
exceptionalities.
- Special education professionals work within the standards and
policies of their profession.
- Special education professionals seek to uphold and improve where
necessary the laws, regulations, and policies governing the delivery of
special education and related services and the practice of their
profession.
- Special education professionals do not condone nor participate in
unethical or illegal acts, or violate professional standards adopted by
the Delegate Assembly of CEC.
Adopted by the CEC Delegate Assembly, April 1983
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