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Opportunities for Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds
through CEC's Caucuses
CEC hosts several caucuses, each of which addresses different aspects
of diversity. These unofficial bodies make recommendations to CEC on
various issues concerning their constituencies. They are:
American
Indian Caucus
The CEC American Indian Caucus is a network of educators interested in
advancing the education of American Indian children with disabilities
and supporting the professional advancement of American Indian special
educators. The American Indian Caucus serves as a forum for pre-service
students, faculty, educators, and administrators to exchange
information, share concerns, and make recommendations to CEC.
Contacts:
Roberta Unger, Chair
Route 3, Box 307
Patterson Creek, WV 26753
304/788-4215 (office)
runger@access.k12.wv.us
Rose Matuszny, Co-Chair
488 Mt. Zion Lane
Deep Gap, NC 28618
828/262-7251 (office)
matusznyrm@appstate.edu
Asian/Pacific Islander Caucus
The CEC Asian/Pacific Islander Caucus is a network of educators
interested in advancing the education of Asian/Pacific Islander children
with disabilities and supporting the professional advancement of
Asian/Pacific Islander special educators. The Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucus serves as a forum for pre-service students, faculty, educators,
and administrators to exchange information, share concerns, and make
recommendations to CEC.
Contact:
Kevin Oh, Chair
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415/422-4387 (office)
koh2@usfca.edu
Black Caucus
The CEC Black Caucus is a network of educators interested in advancing
the education of Black children with disabilities and supporting the
professional advancement of African American special educators. The
Black Caucus serves as a forum for pre-service students, faculty,
educators, and administrators to exchange information, share concerns,
and make recommendations to CEC.
Contact:
Orville Kirk, President
5247 Northland
St. Louis, MO 63113
314/289-1449 (office)
okirk@slsc.org
Educators with Disabilities Caucus
Educators with Disabilities Caucus (EDC) is a national network of
teachers with disabilities and persons interested in the topic of
educators with disabilities. EDC serves as a forum for preservice
students, faculty, educators, and administrators to exchange information
on recruiting, hiring and supporting teachers or related services
personnel who have disabilities.
For
more information, visit EDC Website.
Contact:
Polly Haselden, Chair
Francis Marion University
PO Box 100547
Florence, SC 29501
843/661-1472 (office)
khaselden@fmarion.edu
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus of Special
Educators
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus of Special
Educators provides educational information and resources supportive of
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, teachers and parents or
guardians.
Contact:
Eileen Raymond, Chair
63 East Main Street
Canton, NY 13617
315/267-2788 (office)
raymoneb@potsdam.edu
Hispanic Caucus
The CEC Hispanic Caucus is a network of educators interested in
advancing the education of Hispanic children with disabilities and
supporting the professional advancement of Hispanic special educators.
The Hispanic Caucus serves as a forum for pre-service students, faculty,
educators, and administrators to exchange information, share concerns,
and make recommendations to CEC.
Contact:
Toni Trujillo, Chair
211 Blue Sky Lane
Mesilla Park, NM 88047
575/647-3082
maritruj@gmail.com
CEC’s New Diversity Terminology – April 2008
The Council’s Board of Directors approved updated diversity
terms to be used in the CEC Policy Manual Glossary. CEC will be infusing
the new terminology into its strategic plan and the work of the Council.
All CEC members and units are encouraged to embrace this new terminology
and incorporate it into their work.
New
Diversity Terminology
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