Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Happy Thanksgiving from the Council for Exceptional Children! We’re incredibly thankful for our members, partners, and community, and we hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

?? Expand your professional growth at #CEC2025! ?? In addition to our dynamic concurrent sessions, take your learning even further with add-on workshops on March 12 and 15. Curious about what's in store? Check out our latest blog post for a sneak peek at some of the incredible workshops waiting for you in Baltimore! https://lnkd.in/exr9Huz7

No one does more exceptional work than educators like you - so why not take advantage of your peer network? CEC members get access to the Exceptional Teacher Repository, offering resources on topics like IEPs, co-teaching, MTSS, and more. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gxSB6v88

Students at the Campus School at Boston College got a visit from their friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Tom Holland. Holland spent several hours with students and donated $25k to the school to purchase new adaptive equipment and technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4zDX4Sw

CEC MEMBERS: Do you want to get more involved, develop your leadership skills, and help shape CEC? Submit your application for one of our committees. Three-year terms begin January 1, 2025. Apply by December 4. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/exKbwRmK

Giving Tuesday is quickly approaching! Consider donating to or fundraising for the Council for Exceptional Children. CEC is committed to cultivating, supporting, and empowering education professionals who work with individuals with disabilities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eum5DCH8

OSERS and OESE have jointly released guidance on functional behavior assessments (FBAs). The guidance provides educators and families with information, tools, and resources to support the broader use of FBAs and behavioral plans for all students. A webinar will be held on 12/3 to share more information on this guidance. Read the new guidance: https://lnkd.in/eWEHWXcm Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/edXGw7mN

While #CEC2025 is tailored toward special education professionals, general educators are not only welcome but highly encouraged to attend! In today’s classrooms, it’s more important than ever for general education teachers to understand the needs of all students, including those who require special education services. Learn more on what general educators can get out of attending CEC's Convention: https://lnkd.in/eXKBubGj

"It’s not enough for schools to help students with learning differences or disabilities shore up their academic weaknesses. Students also need to learn how to communicate with others—particularly adults—about their unique needs, experts say." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk3YWswP

The November 5th election results will bring sweeping change to Washington, DC. Join Kuna Tavalin, CEC's Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor, to discuss what the results could mean for education policy and funding. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e-8YUnfx