Unit and Division Leadership Resources

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.
Membership
Membership

Through the vision and dedication of more than 22,000 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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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.

Unit & Division Leadership Resources

The resources below are provided to help unit and division volunteer leadership teams be successful. Some items are specific to CEC but can be adapted for unit/division use. This page will be a perpetual work in progress and, as more resources are identified, they will be posted. If you have suggestions for additional resources, or items you would like to share with other units and divisions, we welcome your ideas and content. Please contact Bryan Reynolds, Membership and Database Manager, or Sharon Rodriguez, Executive Services and Governance Coordinator.

Unit & Division Resources

Budget Template

Bylaws - Sample Template

Confidentiality Agreement

Disclaimer for Information

Ethics, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest

Executive Director Contract Guidelines

Leadership Finance & Operations Guide 2019

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Media and Public Relations Guidelines

Membership Applications: Individual and District

Membership Application: Canadian

Membership Categories Comparison

Meeting Materials Request Form

Representative Assembly FAQ

Service Fees to Units and Divisions

Treasurers Presentation

Website Terms and Conditions

Whistle Blower and Informant Protection Policy

Subdivision Resources

Start Up Information

Bylaws Template

Bylaws Checklist for Division Approval

Charter to be Issued by a Division

Officer Information Form

Chapter Resources

Chapter Start Up and Reactivation Instructions

Creating or Reactivating a CEC Student Chapter Toolkit

Chapter Application

Chapter Bylaws Checklist & Template

Student Chapter Bylaws Template

Membership Transfer Form

Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest

Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest