Upcoming Events and Webinars
Reading fluency is a critical link between decoding and comprehension, and many students receiving special education services need targeted support to become fluent readers. In this interactive...
Join CEC and the Small Special Education Programs Caucus (SSEPC) in this three-part professional development series focusing on navigating through professional life in academia. Sessions will center...
Every classroom includes students whose brains work differently — and understanding how is the first step to helping them thrive. CEC's Fall 2026 Master Class is designed for teachers, special...
The MTSS Leadership Collaborative, in partnership with the Center on PBIS, Council for Exceptional Children and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, is excited to launch...
Special education organizations devote significant attention to recruiting and developing educators, but another workforce challenge is often less visible: Who will lead these programs, schools, and...
Join Dr. Mitch Yell as he discusses least restrictive environments for students. The IDEA has been the primary law driving the field of special education for 50 years. A contentious area of...
Get to Know SRSD: an evidence-based approach that makes the thinking behind writing visible. Explore practical strategies for explicitly teaching writing and self-regulation while helping all...
This session presents a quality-of-life framework for supporting autistic learners, organized through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Best practice is defined not as reducing behavior or completing...
How well do DHH students with mild/moderate hearing losses navigate their K-12 settings? Do they receive the accommodations they need? Are these effective? This presentation reports on the perceptions...
Join Us for CEC 2027 Convention in Columbus, OH
Attending the CEC 2027 Convention & Expo in Columbus is a can't-miss opportunity for educators dedicated to supporting students with exceptionalities. Join us from March 10–13, 2027, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to advance your skills and connect with the special education community.
CEC Partner Solutions Directory
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Partner Solutions Directory is an online resource for special education products, services, and programming support! Search for a topic and quickly receive a list of partners who provide products, services, or programming supporting your work and career.
LEARN Academy transforms lives with personalized special education solutions. We deliver flexibility, expert support, and proven results—helping schools foster student success, reintegration, and brighter futures.
The IRIS Center develops free, engaging online resources about evidence-based and high-leverage practices. These interactive resources, designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap, can be used in teacher preparation courses and in professional development and personalized learning activities.
This database of resources is for CEC members to find expert-reviewed resources created by peers that can be used in the classroom. Search for resources supporting various learners in multiple types of formats.
Check out the updated and improved Life Centered Education Transition Curriculum 2.0 (LCE 2.0)! LCE 2.0 is the leading online transition curriculum for teaching essential life skills. It adheres to Common Core competencies while providing educators with flexible tools for effective instruction.