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Join Us at the CEC 2025 Convention & Expo

March 12-15, 2025 in Baltimore, MD

Special Interest Divisions

Create the pathways you need to grow your career through conferences, workshops, journals, and more.

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Whether you're a student, an early career professional, a seasoned practitioner, training the next generation of educators, or administrating special education programs, we're here for you.

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Who We Are

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a community of educators and partners in learning dedicated to advancing the success of students with exceptionalities. CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and/or special needs and to enhance engagement of their families.

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