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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) CEC wants to know how are you are using technology! Are you using technology in your classroom, school, teacher preparation program, professional development, assessments, curriculum, or other ways that benefit students with exceptionalities? Share your experiences by posting right here on the Facebook page or by e-mailing elisabethw@cec.sped.org.
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Are you using technology in your classroom, school, teacher preparation program, professional development, assessments, curriculum or in other ways that benefit students? Please share your experiences with CEC by emailing elisabethw@cec.sped.org The U.S. ...
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) This from our friends at Education Week: Test Scores Rise for Students With Disabilities -- A new study shows gains for 4th graders on state tests used for accountability purposes under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
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Test scores on state assessments for students with disabilities have increased in recent years, according to a new study released today.
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Congratulations to CEC's newly elected Board members! Their terms of office begin Jan. 1, 2010.
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President Elect: Marilyn FriendMember-at-Large, Nondesignated: Robin D. Brewer, Mark S. Innocenti, and Colleen A. ThomaMember-at-Large, Diverse Ethnic and Multicultural Groups: Joycelyn F. WorthamMember-at-Large, Diverse Ethnic and Multicultural Groups: Juan Portley
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) As educators, you already use social networking tools to keep up with colleagues and CEC – how else will you use it to further your professional development? Join Education Week for a live online chat on this topic, today at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Note: No special equipment other than Internet access is needed to participate in any of our text-based chats. Live Chat: Social Networking and Teacher Professional Development
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Teacher Magazine asks: Is RTI working for you? Join the online discussion (must log in to contribute) or leave a comment here about your experience with this assessment-based, tiered instructional approach.
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Let your voice be heard. Our discussion forums, open to all users with free registration, are intended to provide a space where readers can ask questions, share ideas and solutions, and engage in conversation with colleagues everywhere.
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) The stunning music ensemble from Sidney Lanier Center in Gainesville, Fla., will perform "DIScovering ABILITIES" at Carnegie Hall on May 21. This will be a culmination of research and performances between the students, all of whom have disabilities, and professors of music education. Opportunities exist to sponsor students’ attendance.
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Below is a flyer for our upcoming Carnegie Hall Performance!To see videos and news broadcasts on our music program click "video" under the main menu on the right.If you are interested in sponsoring one of our students, please contact:Dr. ...
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Exciting leadership opportunity for CEC student members: two spots are open on the CEC Student Committee. Committee members represent student interests to CEC governance and attend the CEC Annual Convention & Expo compliments of CEC. The application deadline is Friday 10/30.
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2010 CEC Leadership Opportunities for Student Members- Deadline extended!Announcing the 2010 CEC Student Awards and ScholarshipsVote for Student Representative to the CEC Representative AssemblyIntroducing ...
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Hey CEC Student members: Time is running out for your 2010 Award and Scholarship applications! These include the Outstanding Student Awards, Graduation Awards, Fearn Ethnic Diversity Scholarship, and Gorin Award. Act fast – the deadline is one week from today.
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The recipients will behonored at an awards ceremony during the CEC 2010 Convention & Expo in Nashville and will receive a plaque or certificate and cash award. The award winners will also be recognized in CEC Today, our online member e-newsletter,and on the CEC Web site. ...
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) A new Justice Dept. study found that the risk of violence for young people (age 12-19) with disabilities was nearly twice as high as that of those without disabilities. Using 2007 data, it is the first national study on crime against people with disabilities.
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Presents the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities, based on the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Looking for a new job? CEC’s Online Job Board is the perfect place to post your resume or to apply for special education jobs. Recent postings include: Assistant Professor of Special Education (Plymouth, N.H.); Special Education Teacher (South Mountain, Pa.); and Special Education Doctoral Program in EBD (Lincoln, Neb.).
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Whether you’re looking foryour firstposition or ready to take the next step in your career, we’ll help you find the opportunity that’s right for you.