Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

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

Meet CEC's Partner of the Month: IRIS Center! Earn free PD Certificates of Completion, available for the most popular IRIS Modules! Increase your knowledge on topics like high-quality IEPs, accommodations, progress monitoring, addressing challenging behavior, UDL, and more. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/eeDbxwkA

This week is American Education Week! First observed in 1921, this week is dedicated to recognizing and appreciating every single person who plays a role in fostering our public school communities. Learn more about American Education Week and how to celebrate: https://lnkd.in/gNwT49a7

Paraeducators are critical to special education. In collaboration with the Paraprofessional Resource & Research Center and the CEEDAR Center, CEC is excited to provide paraeducators with a learning program focused on your unique role as a paraeducator and how that aligns with specific HLPs. https://lnkd.in/eJHHGvNb

"While much of the public discussion around AI in education has focused on the potential negatives, such as cheating, information bias and concerns over technology replacing the human element of teaching and learning, Howorth and colleagues across the country are exploring some of the ways the technology can be used to help teachers and their students." CEC Member Sarah Howorth is exploring AI's potential in education and technology's evolving role in the field. https://lnkd.in/darfh-TV

"As a transition specialist, I'd say LCE's big plus is that it gives teachers the ability to control and customize this proven life skills curriculum in order to individualize instruction." CEC's Life Centered Education is a fully online, secure transition curriculum that students and teachers can access 24/7. LCE’s online portal tracks and reports on progress and outcomes and is specifically designed to help meet IEP goals. https://lnkd.in/evwvS7dw