Policy & Advocacy
Policy & Advocacy
In advocating on behalf of children with exceptionalities, CEC examines policy issues, develops appropriate responses to those issues and influences local, state, provincial and federal legislation. CEC also monitors and makes recommendations for program regulations and funding. In addition, CEC maintains a network among its units for influencing policy.
Standards
Standards

As the recognized leader for special education professional standards, CEC develops standards, ethics and practices and guidelines to ensure that individuals with exceptionalities have access to well-prepared, career-oriented special educators.
Professional Development
Professional Development

You’ll find professional development offerings to meet the needs of all special educators – including those of you who are time-crunched, cost-conscious or in need of CEUs in order to meet state obligations. Please join us and invite others to engage the potential!
Publications
Publications

CEC publishes and distributes products designed to help practitioners work more effectively in the classroom. Learn more about CEC's publications and journals.
Special Ed Topics
Special Ed Topics

Special Education Topics includes information about the different exceptionality areas; international special education; hot topics in special education; and professional practice topics such as assessment, evidence-based practices and inclusion.
Resources
Resources
CEC's Resources offer educators many aids to assist them in providing the best of special education services.
Membership
Membership

Through the vision and dedication of more than 30,000 members, CEC sets the standard for high quality education for children and youth with exceptionalities. And, CEC is known as THE source for information, resources and professional development for special educators.

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CAN Coordinator Resources

As a CAN Coordinator, you are one of CEC's premier grassroots advocates. To help you prepare for this role, CEC has developed the following resources to assist you in starting or enhancing your grassroots network.

CAN Training Materials Resources

Responsibilities of a CAN Coordinator

CEC's Responsibilities to CAN Coordinators

Strengthening Grassroots Advocacy: A Toolkit for the Everyday Activist

Do's and Don'ts When Dealing with Elected Officials

Legislative Action Center Flyer

Advocacy for Everyone: Meeting and Building Relationships with Legislators and Staff!

How to Conduct a Training Workshop for Your Unit

Establishing, Building, Organizing and Maintaining a CAN Network

Navigating Your Way Through the Legislative Process

Influencing Policy Making at a Grassroots level

Coalition Building: Expanding Your Reach

Advocacy Presentations (CAN Meeting 2012)

Walk Down Civics Memory Lane: Navigating through the Legislative and Appropriations Process

Education Sciences Reform Act

What Else is Happening in Washington?

ESEA Reauthorization

The Future of Testing

Advocacy One-Pagers

Federal Appropriations Process

Tips for Organizing a Successful Advocacy Phone Call

Tips for Organizing a Successful Advocacy Visit

The Legislative Process

Top 5 Advocacy Tips

CAN Do Newsletters