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Communities
Our members tell us one of the most
important benefits of CEC membership is the opportunity to network with
and meet other special educators. From local communities to national
leadership roles, you have many opportunities to connect with educators
to share information, learn about new developments in your specialty
area, and work with to advance your own knowledge and skills as well as
the special education field. CEC’s communities include:
Caucuses
CEC’s caucuses are
member-initiated groups based on specific areas of interest in special
education. The caucus participants exchange ideas, share information,
advocate for change, promote awareness of issues, identify and solve
problems, and establish professional relationships.
Each caucus is operated independently
and offers various resources and services to its members. Most caucuses
conduct a meeting at the CEC Annual Convention & Expo. Some offer a
newsletter, Web site, mentoring, and other services to their
members.
Discussion Forums and
Lists
Through CEC’s Discussion Forums
and Lists, you can interact with special and general educators worldwide
about teaching and learning strategies, discipline, education policy,
and more through these open discussions, available any time of day or
night.
Leadership
CEC is the leading organization for
special education professionals. An essential factor in CEC’s
vision for the future, as well as the organization’s growth and
development, is the leadership and expertise of our members. CEC’s
Board of Directors, Special Interest Divisions, State/Provincial
Affiliates, committees, and task forces provide guidance and direction
for CEC’s policy and operational directions.
Special Interest
Divisions
CEC’s Special Interest Divisions
give you an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career, expertise,
and effectiveness. The Special Interest Divisions focus on issues,
trends, and research in 17 specific areas, and members are provided with
professional development, resources to improve practice, and leadership
opportunities. Plus, with CEC’s Special Interest Divisions, you
have a network of experts in your specialty area with whom to
collaborate, learn from, and form professional and personal
relationships.
State/Provincial
Affiliates
CEC has more than 60 State and
Provincial Affiliates that connect you to your regional special
education community. In addition to staying abreast of state and
provincial special education issues, you’ll also have the
opportunity to participate in professional development activities,
develop leadership skills, and expand your network of colleagues in the
field.
Students
CEC’s Student Chapters give
pre-service special educators a head start to meeting their professional
goals. Through its student chapters, CEC provides members with
professional development seminars, leadership opportunities, networking
opportunities through meetings, workshops, and CEC’s Annual
Convention & Expo with leading special education experts, the latest
information on developments in the field, and guidance on job hunting --
including a job bank just for special educators.
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