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Make a Difference in YOUR Professional Association
If you are a CEC member who . . .
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aspires to make a difference,
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wants to become actively involved,
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desires to make a lasting contribution, and
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welcomes a challenging and rewarding experience . . .
you should consider a leadership position within the Council for Exceptional Children.
About the CEC Board of Directors
Qualifications
Expectations of Service
How to Apply
Download the Call for Nominations Brochure
About the CEC Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is CEC's administrative, legislative, and policy-making body. The 21-member Board includes four officers (President, President Elect, Immediate Past President, and Treasurer); 15 Members-at-Large; one Student Member; and one External Member.
Four Member-at-Large positions are designated for two individuals from multicultural backgrounds, one from a P-12 classroom, and one from Canada. Members of these groups may also apply for any open position.
Board Members serve three-year terms.
This year, the CEC membership will elect individuals for the following positions, with terms to begin on Jan. 1, 2012:
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President Elect
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Member-at-Large, Non-Designated (3 positions)
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Member-at-Large, Diverse Ethnic and Multicultural Groups (1 position)
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Member-at-Large, Classroom Ranks (1 position)
Qualifications Specific to CEC Officer and Board of Director Positions
President Elect: Nominees must have served on the Board of Directors or have equivalent leadership experience within other areas of the Council, in similar organizations/associations, and/or in major administrative roles to be considered by the Nominations Standing Committee for this position.
Member-at-Large, Non-Designated (3 positions): Any member of the Council, including those members who could file for any designated position.
Member-at-Large, Diverse Ethnic and Multicultural Groups (1 position): Any member of the Council belonging to a group that, because of racial or ethnic origin, constitutes a distinctive and recognizable entity in our society, e.g., Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islander, African American, Native American/First Nations.
Member-at-Large, Classroom Ranks (1 position): Person who provides direct educational services to exceptional children and youth (infancy through transition), at the time of election and throughout the term of office.
How to Apply
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