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Register before Jan. 12,
2009, and Save!
CEC's 2009 Convention & Expo—the heart and soul of
special education—will be held April 1–4 in stunning
Seattle, Wash. Register by Jan. 12 and save up to $100 off onsite
registration.
CEC Urges Department of Education to Halt Overly
Burdensome Procedures
In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes
to the IDEA State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Review, CEC has
called for better balance between data collection/reporting requirements
and IDEA’s emphasis on improved outcomes for children with
disabilities.
CEC Unveils Public Policy Agenda for 111th
Congress
CEC has announced its 2009–2011 policy agenda, outlining the
major legislation its Policy and Advocacy Services Unit will work on to
further the education of children with disabilities and gifts and
talents.
Results
of CEC Membership-wide Election Announced
CEC’s membership-wide election concluded on Oct. 23, 2008. Terms
of office for newly elected Board members will begin Jan. 1,
2009.
CEC Releases Statement on Election Day Outcome
With a new Administration and Congress on the horizon, the Council for
Exceptional Children renews its commitment to actively advocate for
policies that positively impact children and youth with exceptionalities
and the professionals who work on their behalf.
The Council for Exceptional Children Is Now on
Facebook!
CEC’s new Facebook page is another way to connect with fellow
members, as well as keep on top of everything going on at CEC. See
what’s new from the CEC Store, check out photos from the 2008
Convention & Expo, and participate in the discussion board. Visit
the page and become a fan today!
New
CEC Today — RTI and Behavior, “Pirate
Math,” and More
Learn how RTI is changing the way we address students with
emotional/behavior disorders and discover methods for improving your
students’ writing and math skills. This issue also includes
CEC’s public policy goals for the 111th Congress and updates
from our Divisions.
November/December
TEC — Focus on Effective Inclusion Strategies
The new TEACHING Exceptional Children explores strategies for making inclusion work for children with
autism, teaching positive work behaviors to youth with developmental
disabilities, and improving students’ relationships with classroom
volunteers.
Fill Your Staff Vacancies with CEC's Online Job
Board
Find the perfect special education job or employee with CEC’s
Online Job Board. It offers resume posting and searching, job/employee
search management, and more. Plus, it’s easy and it
works!
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