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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Registering for Preconvention Workshops, the Institute,and Other Ticketed Special Events

Preconvention Workshops, the Institute, Educational Site Visits, the Teacher of the Year Brunch, and the Student Scholarship Fundraiser are available to attendees for an additional fee.

Not yet registered for the convention?
You may register for these events when you register for the CEC 2013 Convention & Expo.

Already registered for the convention?
Please call CEC Customer Service at 1-888-232-7733. You will not be able to register for these special events online.

Want to attend the Preconvention Workshops or the Institute only?
Please call CEC Customer Service at 1-888-232-7733.

Registering for Preconvention Workshops, the Institute,and Other Ticketed Special Events

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