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CEC Resources

• CEC Policy Overview
• CEC Legislative Action Center
• CEC Policy on Academic Subject Matter Content of the General Curriculum and Special Educators (Adobe PDF File)
• The CEC Definition of a Well-Prepared Special Education Teacher (Adobe PDF File)
• CEC's Summary of the Workforce Investment Act (Adobe PDF File)
• Career Education and Transition
• Responsibilities of the School Administration
• Testing
• Managing Communicable Diseases and Students with Special Health Care Needs
• Public Policy :: Summary of Regulations and Guidance on Accountability for the Academic Achievement of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Adobe PDF File)
• Public Policy Update :: Career Technical Education: Perkins Act Reauthorization (Adobe PDF File)
• Public Policy Update: The Workforce Investment Act (Adobe PDF File)
• Press Release :: CEC Supports Bill Enabling Schools to Meet Yearly Progress Requirements (Adobe PDF File)
• Representative Assembly - April 9, 2005 - 2006-2008 Strategic Plan Discussion (Adobe PDF File)

Government/Other Nonprofit Resources

• Congressional Contact Information
• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate
• U.S. Federal Hearings
• Monitor U.S. Legislation in the Federal Register

National Alliance of Pupil Services Organizations (NAPSO)
CEC is a member of NAPSO, a coalition of national professional organizations whose members provide and support a variety of school-based prevention and intervention services to assist students in becoming effective learners and productive citizens. www.napso.org

National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS)
As a member, CEC supports the coalition's mission to sustain a discussion among all stakeholders on the need for and value of special education, related services, and early intervention; and to identify, disseminate, and support implementation of national, state, and local strategies to remedy personnel shortages and persistent vacancies for the benefit of all children and youth. www.spedpros.com

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?

• State of the States: Examining the Fiscal Climate and its Impact on Education 
• Emerging Issues in Education Reform 
  • Common Core Standards: Presented by Gene Wilhoit, Executive Director, Council of the Chief State School Officers 
  • Teacher Compensation Reform: Presented by Mathew Springer, National Center on Performance Incentives, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University 
  • Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities: A Growing National Policy Issue

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.