Special Education TODAY
What You Gain When You Join a Professional Association: The CEC Advantage
In a field as demanding and meaningful as special education, every educator deserves a community that lifts them up, equips them with proven strategies, and keeps them connected to the latest...
Get Ready to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026. Special education teachers, paraeducators, and administrators work hard daily to provide the best education and care for exceptional children. Whether you...
Starting Strong: Early Education, Intervention, and the Systems That Shape Children’s Lives
In this episode of Rewriting the Narrative, CEC President Ben Tillotson speaks with Dr. LaShorage Shaffer about the critical role early childhood education and early intervention play in shaping...
Read more >Council for Exceptional Children Launches Nationally Certified Transition Specialist Credential
Arlington, VA., March 25, 2026 — The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), in partnership with its Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT), is proud to announce the launch of the...
Read more >Building a Safety Net: Dr. Shericka Smith on ECHO and School Mental Health
For Dr. Shericka D. Smith, DSW, LCSW, collaboration is essential to meeting students' growing mental health needs. As Mental Health Coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky...
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