Public Policy Resources
CEC Sets Its Public Policy Agenda for the 111th U.S. Congress
CEC has unveiled its 2009–2011 policy agenda, outlining the major legislation its Policy and Advocacy Services Unit will work on to further the education of children with disabilities and gifts and talents.
CEC Releases Fiscal Year 2012 Federal Outlook for Exceptional Children
CEC’s 2012 Federal Outlook for Exceptional Children provides budgetary recommendations for funding programs for the United States' seven million children with disabilities and/or giftedness. The Federal Outlook is designed to explain to lawmakers and their staff the critical need for funding programs for children with disabilities and/or giftedness. Contributions made by special educators and school districts help put a human touch on these abstract concepts.
CEC’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Chart
Take a look at this chart to find out more about congressional appropriations for past fiscal years, economic stimulus appropriations, Obama Administration appropriation requests for FY 2012, and CEC’s recommended appropriations for FY 2012.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind
Gifted and Talented Education
Medicaid
Higher Education
Perkins Act/Career-Technical Education
Assistive Technology
Workforce Investment Act
Head Start
Vouchers
Additional Resources
Post-Convention Policy Resources
CEC’s Policy and Advocacy Services Unit hosted many sessions at CEC’s 2010 Annual Convention & Expo and is pleased to make the following materials available!
Education Priorities of the President and the Congress: Implications for Policy and Special Educators
What’s Happening in Washington?
IDEA Reauthorization: CEC’s Town Hall Forum
In this town hall forum, participants provided input to CEC for the upcoming reauthorization of IDEA. Take CEC’s survey to share your thoughts!
School Reform in the Context of CEC ESEA Reauthorization Recommendations
CEC’s ESEA reauthorization recommendations urge Congress to address issues such as teacher and school quality, compensation and evaluation systems reform, assessment and accountability for all children, expanding the role of federal education to address students with gifts and talents, the role of charter schools, the development of improved strategies that create positive school reform, and much more!
Influencing Policymaking at a Grassroots Level
This session provided tips and insight on how individuals can influence policymaking at federal, state, and local levels.
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