CEC Advocacy Victory: An Analysis of the Higher Education Act
CEC has unveiled two documents – an executive summary and comprehensive summary – highlighting provisions impacting students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents and the professionals who work on their behalf within the Higher Education Opportunity Act signed into law on August 14, 2008.

CEC Denounces Film’s Portrayal of People with Disabilities
CEC has joined other members of the disability advocacy community in protesting “Tropic Thunder,” a new comedy from DreamWorks Pictures, citing its negative and insensitive treatment of people with intellectual disabilities.

Introducing CEC’s New RTI Blog
CEC is pleased to announce its new blog,
Exploring Response to Intervention. August also marks the return of the CEC Blog: Reality 101 for New Teachers. Check back often for insightful posts and lively discussions!

Proposed Amendment to the CEC Constitution and Bylaws
The Board of Directors has proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws regarding Committees, Workgroups and Other Advisory Groups. For full details and for the chance to respond, please click on the link above.

CEC Issues Response to Proposed Changes to IDEA
CEC has responded to proposed changes of IDEA put forth by the U.S. Department of Education in the following areas: consent, due process hearings, monitoring, distribution of funds to charter schools, and employment of individuals with disabilities.

CEC Commemorates ADA Anniversary
CEC staff and 2008 Yes I Can! award winner Tyler Greene went to Capitol Hill to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Tyler was a featured speaker at the event.

CEC Seeks Senior Director for Public Policy
Make a direct impact on special education policy. CEC’s Senior Director for Public Policy provides leadership for special education advocacy, public policy, and advocacy campaigns; works with coalitions; and prepares products on policy issues.

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