Reality 101: Helping or Hurting?
Working as an EBD teacher in my first year is hard! I struggle daily with deciding what battles to fight and which not to fight. I am constantly asking myself if I am protecting the student from their disability or... Read more
CEC agrees with the President: Teachers Matter!
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama makes a commitment to education investments and acknowledges that ‘teachers work tirelessly, with modest pay, sometimes digging into their own pocket for school supplies – just to make a difference.’ Read President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
Reality 101: An update on Felipe
Remember cute and adorable Felipe? Remember how he used to be so willing to do whatever I asked him to do? Remember how before winter break his behavior did... Read more
2012 Convention & Expo: Registration and Housing Now Open
CEC and the CEC 2012 Convention Program Chair, Dr. Douglas Cheney, invite you to join us for the premier professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education: the CEC 2012 Convention & Expo, April 11-14 in Denver. Learn more and register now.
Tool of the Week: Perishable Food Worksheet
In this lesson, students will identify perishable food indicators. This Tool of the Week comes from Lesson Plan 3 of the LCCE Daily Living Skills domain. Subscription to Tool of the Week.
CEC Member, NCSER head Speece on special education research agenda
Deborah Speece, new Commissioner of the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), talks with CEC Today about the agenda for special education research and the importance of remaining faithful to the research in the classroom.
CEC's Perspective on NCLB after 10 years
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is turning 10 this year. CEC was honored to be featured in Education Week's compilation of essays by education thought leaders sharing their perspectives on what the controversial law has meant to students, educators, and families.
Sir Ken Robinson to Keynote CEC's 2012 Convention & Expo
Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity, and innovation, and author of the New York Times bestselling book The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything, will be keynote speaker at CEC's Convention & Expo.
CEC approves of Senate bill limiting restraint, seclusion
Sen. Tom Harkin has introduced the “Keeping All Students Safe Act,” to ensure students will “never be subjected to abusive or violent disciplinary strategies or [be] left alone and unsupervised.” The bill will set long-overdue standards to protect children from physical and psychological harm and ensure a safe learning environment for teachers and students alike.
Read CEC’s comments in Education Week
Read CEC’s policy on restraint & seclusion
CEC shares concerns about research budget with Ed Week
Senior director for Policy and Advocacy Lindsay Jones calls funding for NCSER the "engine for innovation," for special education and worries it will face further cuts.
Urge Congress to Restore Funding for Special Education Research
While everyone has been forced to cut back, some changes have been more drastic than others. One area of real concern for the field of special education is research funding, which took a disproportionate hit in 2011 and must be restored. The fight isn't over - join us today! Send a message to Congress, telling them to restore funding for special education research now.
CEC Seeks New Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services
The Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services, under the general direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for the leadership, direction and day-to-day management of all professional development service matters for the Council for Exceptional Children. View the full job description and requirements.
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