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Diversity Leadership
CEC encourages the involvement and leadership of members from diverse
backgrounds at all levels of the organization. Through these formal and
informal organizations, CEC fosters the leadership of educators from
diverse backgrounds within the organization and profession as well as
advances the education of children with exceptionalities from diverse
cultures.
Opportunities for Individuals from Diverse
Backgrounds at the
National Level
At the national level, three seats on the Board of Directors are
designated for individuals representing ethnic and multicultural
concerns. In addition, the Diversity Standing Committee advises the
Board on diversity issues. Its duties include: advise the Board on
diversity and equity issues and trends, recommend strategies for greater
inclusivity of diverse groups throughout the Council's membership,
leadership, and unit programs/activities; advise the Board on ways to
enhance professional practice to serve children and youth with
exceptionalities from diverse backgrounds through scientifically based
research; and suggest methods to attract, mentor, and support
individuals from diverse backgrounds to enter, remain, and advance
within the profession.
Opportunities for Individuals from Diverse
Backgrounds through
CEC's Special Interest Divisions
CEC has two special interest
divisions that advance the education of diverse children and provide
leadership opportunities for individuals from diverse cultures. The
Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners
(DDEL) advances educational opportunities for culturally and
linguistically diverse learners with disabilities and/or gifts and
talents, their families, and the professionals who serve them. It is the
only professional organization dedicated exclusively to the concerns of
culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional learners.
The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES)
focuses on special education programs and services in other countries.
DISES promotes international communication, cooperation, and progress in
education and services for children and youth who have disabilities
and/or are gifted and talented -- across all age groups, from infancy
through adulthood.
Learn more about DDEL.
Learn more about DISES.
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.
Asian American Caucus
The CEC Asian American Caucus is a network of educators interested in
advancing the education of Asian American children with disabilities and
supporting the professional advancement of Asian American special
educators. The Asian American Caucus serves as a forum for pre-service
students, faculty, educators, and administrators to exchange
information, share concerns, and make recommendations to CEC.
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.
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.
Gay and Lesbian Caucus
The CEC Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is a
network of educators interested in advancing the education of Gay and
Lesbian children with disabilities and supporting the professional
advancement of special educators who engage in an alternate lifestyle.
The Gay and Lesbian Caucus serves as a forum for pre-service students,
faculty, educators, and administrators to exchange information, share
concerns, and make recommendations to CEC.
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