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How to Organize a New CEC Subdivision

A subdivision is a state, provincial, or Canada-wide unit comprised of members of a specific international division. For example, the Virginia DEC Subdivision (often referred to as “VA DEC”) is comprised of all DEC members in Virginia. The subdivision determines its own networking, professional development, and information-sharing activities.

Organizing a new subdivision is easy! You’ll need to:

1. Contact CEC for the subdivision organizational kit at 800/224-6830, ext. 433 or e-mail mbrship@cec.sped.org. The kit includes the contact information for your international division and CEC state/provincial unit.
   
2. Contact the international division to find out what requirements you’ll need to meet to become officially recognized. It’s also a good idea to contact the CEC state/provincial unit to elicit their support. Please note that recognition of your subdivision comes from your international division – not CEC Headquarters.
   
   Division contacts for subdivisions
   
   CEC state/provincial presidents list
   
3. Schedule a meeting, and invite all division members and other interested persons within the state/province. The CEC state/provincial conference is a good time to hold this meeting, but it may be held any time. At this meeting, appoint or elect officers, establish committees, and sign up new members.
   
   You’ll need at least 15 members to start your subdivision. These can be both new members and renewing members. For new members, distribute the membership application for them to complete and send to CEC with their dues payment.
   
4. Complete and submit these materials to your international division:
   • Subdivision application
   • List of officers
   • Constitution and bylaw
     
     Note: The international division may require additional forms and materials.

That’s all there is to it! Your CEC international division will contact you if they have any questions and notify you when your subdivision has been approved.

Questions? Please contact your international division. For CEC membership information and materials, contact CEC’s Constituent Services Center at 888/232-7733 or service@cec.sped.org.