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Council for Exceptional Children
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The leading membership and advocacy organization for #SpecialEducation professionals. We support you so you can support your students.
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 1d
Join CEC for our three-part live webinar series on culturally responsive family engagement. This series will present practical strategies to engage families with their children’s learning on multiple levels.

Register today: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/cec...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 2d
Join us for 6 hours of professional development designed to help you support students with learning disabilities. Don't miss out on two dynamic keynotes, your choice of 3 sessions packed with strategies & practical tools you can take back to your classroom!

exceptionalchildren.org/events/learn...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 5d
Great news! You now have until 10/10 to nominate outstanding students with exceptionalities for CEC's Yes I Can Awards! Don't miss out on your chance to recognize your students!

exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 5d
We are now accepting submissions for posters and teacher exchange proposals for #CEC2026! Share your knowledge and expertise with the thousands of attendees at CEC's Special Education Convention in Salt Lake City, March 11-14, 2026!

Learn more and submit today: https://cecconvention.org/
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 6d
🍂 Fall into opportunities with CEC! 🍂
This season is full of ways to learn, connect, and grow with CEC. From upcoming events to new professional development opportunities, there’s something for everyone in the special education community.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/events
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 7d
In the latest episode of Rewriting the Narrative, Ben Tillotson and Kelie Hess, USU's Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, explore why community-integrated employment is crucial for individuals with disabilities.

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 8d
Join Kuna Tavalin, CEC’s Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy, for a policy update on how recent developments in Washington, D.C. are impacting special education.

Register today: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/p/WHIWOct2025
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 9d
Want to incorporate CEC resources into your course content? CEC's Student Guide will help your students learn about the many great ways to use CEC resources to cultivate their academic and professional careers.

Learn more and order your copies today: exceptionalchildren.org/studentguide...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 13d
The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce the program for #CEC2026! Get ready for a convention packed with professional development, connection, networking, and more, with over 400 sessions on every topic impacting special education!

cecconvention.org/session-brow...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 14d
Have you listened to the latest episode of CEC's Podcast, Rewriting the Narrative? In this episode, host Ben Tillotson explores how strong principal–teacher relationships can transform a school community.

Listen today: exceptionalchildren.podbean.com/e/creating-a...
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KU Center on Disabilities @kucdisabilities.bsky.social · 21d
We're less than a month away from the 2025 Inclusive Education Institute! Join KUCD, KU Council for Exceptional Children, and KU Special Education on October 11.

Learn more and save your spot at bit.ly/inclusive-education-institute.
2025 Inclusive Education Institute
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 21d
Join CEC tomorrow for an interactive webinar designed for both general and special education professionals. This session will equip you with the tools and insights necessary for effective collaboration aimed at promoting student success.

learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/cec...
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American Institutes for Research @airinforms.bsky.social · Sep 2
Sign up for a new professional development series from AIR and @cecmembership.bsky.social that is designed to support administrators and teachers in implementing evidence-based practices, MTSS frameworks, and innovative approaches for adolescent literacy.
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Sep 2
In the latest episode of Rewriting the Narrative, host Ben Tillotson explores how strong principal–teacher relationships can transform a school community with Elementary School principal Dr. Andy Jacks and special educator Denise Zervoudis.

exceptionalchildren.podbean.com/e/creating-a...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 28
Join CEC and AIR for a new professional development opportunity. This dynamic series is designed to support administrators and teachers in implementing evidence-based practices, MTSS frameworks, and innovative approaches for adolescent literacy.

learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/cec...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 27
CEC's Convention & Expo is all about community, connection, and renewal. Join thousands of special educators at #CEC2026 for the professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration you need—and the reminder that you are never alone in this work.

Don’t miss out! Register today: cecconvention.org
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 26
Have you listened to the second episode of CEC's podcast? Rewriting the Narrative is back with a powerful conversation with Kim Knackstedt, who shares her journey from special education teacher to national policymaker.

exceptionalchildren.podbean.com/e/redefining...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 21
Student teaching in Fall ’25 or Spring ’26? Join CEC’s Teacher Candidate Support Network for free membership, weekly resources, peer-mentor community, and $1M professional liability insurance, all designed to support YOU as you begin your teaching journey.

exceptionalchildren.org/membership/s...
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Jody Briitten @jodybritten.bsky.social · Aug 21
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 20
✨ Big news! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce the #CEC2026 Convention Keynote Speakers: Jody Britten, Ph.D., and Kim Strobel! These dynamic leaders will motivate, challenge, and energize us as they share powerful insights for the future of special education.

cecconvention.org/blog/meet-yo...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 20
✨ Big news! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce the #CEC2026 Convention Keynote Speakers: Jody Britten, Ph.D., and Kim Strobel! These dynamic leaders will motivate, challenge, and energize us as they share powerful insights for the future of special education.

cecconvention.org/blog/meet-yo...
Blue and white background with the CEC2026 logo on top. The heading reads, "Meet Your CEC2026 Convention Keynotes;" There is an image of Jody Britten, PH.D. with the text, "Wednesday: Opportunity in the Shift: Honoring IDEA’s Legacy and the Future You’re Leading and Learning in the Age of AI" and an image of Kim Strobel with the text, "Thursday: The Science of Happiness "
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 19
Apply now for CEC's Diversity Leadership Academy, a professional development program for special education professionals who share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Read more and apply: exceptionalchildren.org/award-progra...
CEC’s Diversity Leadership Academy
The Diversity Leadership Academy is a substantive professional development program established for special education professionals who share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion ...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 14
Every year, CEC honors incredible youth through the Yes I Can Awards. Our awardee stories showcase resilience and brilliance. Be part of the moment and the broader #CEC2026 Convention & Expo experience, packed with learning, connection, and celebration.

cecconvention.org/yesican
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 13
Get support during the academic year of your student teaching! Thanks to the Teacher Candidate Support Network's mentor workgroup of special education professionals, CEC is dedicated to providing you with the tools necessary to succeed as a special educator.

exceptionalchildren.org/membership/s...
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 11
Thank you for catching that! We reposted with the right year!
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · Aug 11
On August 10, 1922, 12 educators, led by Elizabeth E. Farrell, met and formed the International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children. Over the past 103 years, CEC has played a critical role in special education practices, policies, and research.

exceptionalchildren.org/100/history
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