Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) works to improve the educational success of individuals with disabilities and gifts and talents.
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Founded:
1922

Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters)

 

Basic Info
 

Founded:
1922

Detailed Info
 

Website:
http://www.cec.sped.org
Company Overview:
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective practice.
Mission:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with exceptionalities and their families through professional excellence and advocacy.

Products:
We provide members with:

- Professional development opportunities and resources
- Journals and newsletters with information on new research findings, classroom practices that work, federal legislation, and policies
- Conventions and conferences
- Special education publications

To join CEC, call 1-888-232-7733 or visit http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Membership.

For lists of special interest divisions and state and provincial units:
http://www.cec.sped.org/Divisions
http://www.cec.sped.org/Units

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