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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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Don't miss your last chance to save on #CEC2026! Early bird rates end on November 14. Get the best rates on the can't-miss event for educators and professionals dedicated to supporting students with exceptionalities!

Register today: https://cecconvention.org/
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November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service and courage.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Join CEC and CIDDL for our first AI Strategy Summit. From foundational AI concepts to hands-on tools and responsible implementation, you’ll gain practical insights you can apply right away.

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November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Join CEC and CIDDL for this exciting series, offering bite-sized professional development sessions on the topic on everyone's mind: artificial intelligence!

Learn more and register today: #product_tab_registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://learn.exceptionalchildren.org/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence#product_tab_registration
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November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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TODAY: Join CEC and DLL for an exciting webinar on creating meaningful connections and enhancing your family engagement skills. Don’t miss this chance to empower families in helping their students succeed and thrive.

Register now: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/cec...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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TODAY: Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk. Learn about the latest threats to IDEA and how you can take action. Together, we stand up for special education!

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Graphic with an image of a teacher leaning over a group of huddled students. The text reads, "Protect IDEA: A Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities; Tuesday, November 4, 4:00 PM ET; Co-Hosts: The Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, National Down Syndrome Conress; National Center for Learning Disabilities; Council for Exceptional Children, COPAA"
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 PM ET to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk. Learn about the latest threats to IDEA and how you can take action.
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Image of a teacher with seated students. The text reads, "Protect IDEA: A Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities; We invite you to join a grassroots virtual Town Hall for parents, teachers, and advocates for children with disabilities; Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Starts at 4:00 PM ET; Co-Hosts: The Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, National Down Syndrome Conress; National Center for Learning Disabilities; Council for Exceptional Children, COPAA"
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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📢 Calling all general educators! 🧑‍🏫
#CEC2026 isn’t just for special educators—it’s for you too. Discover new strategies to strengthen collaboration, support IEPs and 504 plans, and build inclusive classrooms where every student thrives.

Read more: cecconvention.org/blog/general...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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We are nearly halfway to our matching challenge goal! Donate now to double your gift and help protect children and youth with disabilities. #4specialeducation

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October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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It’s CEC Giving Day! Every gift today in support of special education is matched—doubling your impact on eight million children and youth with disabilities.

Give now: exceptionalchildren.donorsupport.co/page/GivingD...

#4SpecialEducation
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October 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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The removal of federal leadership in special education puts eight million children and youth with disabilities at risk. Join us tomorrow to help protect their services. All donations will be matched! #4SpecialEducation 

Learn more: https://exceptionalchildren.donorsupport.co/page/GivingDay2025
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October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Join us this Thursday to learn strategies for building trust and maintaining consistent, culturally responsive communication with diverse families by registering for the second webinar in our family engagement series.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/events/dll-family-engagement-webinar-series 
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October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Save the date! On October 28, your gift to CEC will be matched dollar-for-dollar to support eight million children and youth with disabilities. #4SpecialEducation

https://exceptionalchildren.donorsupport.co/page/GivingDay2025
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October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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CEC is looking for a Senior Membership Operations Manager! This person will lead initiatives that enhance the member experience, streamline operational processes, and strengthen our vibrant community.

exceptionalchildren.org/about-us/job...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Don’t miss out on the chance to attend the full webinar series on family engagement, beginning with, “Engaging Linguistically Diverse Families through Enriching Science,” presented by Mary Ruth Coleman, Martha Lopez, and German Diaz.

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October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Past CEC President and special educator Dr. Danielle Kovach recently spoke with The Hechinger Report about the sweeping staffing cuts to the OSEP and what they mean for the more than 8 million students nationwide who rely on special education services.

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October 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Know an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student who has made significant contributions to CEC and inclusive learning in general? Nominate them by December 1, 2025! Find out more about eligibility requirements and other details: https://exceptionalchildren.org/awards/student-awards
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October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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CEC’s Executive Director, Chad Rummel, appeared on NPR's 1A podcast this morning to discuss the impact of the layoffs at the Department of Education on special education. With the reduction in federal staff, our nation’s special education law is at risk.

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October 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Great news! The submission deadlines for the 2nd Call for Posters and Call for Teacher Exchange Proposals for #CEC2026 have been extended. This is your chance to share your knowledge and insights with thousands of others passionate about special education.

Learn more: https://cecconvention.org/
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October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It’s officially October! 🍂 Along with crisp air and fall colors, this month brings opportunities to recognize and learn about several important causes. Check out what’s being celebrated and take a moment to engage with each.
"October is..." : "AAC Awareness Month" w/ an AAC device; "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" w/ a graphic of blue and yellow handprints; "Head Start Awareness Month" with a polaroid of a family; "ADHD Awareness Month" w/ a head with a brain and "ADHD;" "Disability Employment Month" w/ a hiring sign; "Disability History Month" w/ a group with disabilities; "Blindness Awareness Month" w/ a kid with a guide dog; "Dyslexia Awareness Month" with a child reading with mis-oriented letters around his head
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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CEC joins more than 375 national and local organizations in sounding the alarm over the sweeping layoffs at the Department of Education. These cuts target critical agencies and threaten decades of progress protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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CEC’s Executive Director, Chad Rummel, appeared on CNN to discuss how ED's layoffs threaten special education nationwide.

📺 Watch the full interview and then take action—tell Congress to restore OSEP and protect the rights of children with disabilities: exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction
October 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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ED has nearly wiped out OSEP and RSA—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
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October 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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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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October 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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!

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October 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM