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The Council for Exceptional Children works with policymakers on Capitol Hill, in the administration, and throughout the federal government to shape legislation that advances the lives of individuals...
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Learning Disabilities Awareness Month 2025
Ontario Unit
Presented In Partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) Each October, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month is a time to break stigma, highlight strengths, and build...
Publish Date:
October 01, 2025
SELS 2025: Advocates Unite for the Future of Special Education
“This year’s Special Education Legislative Summit was especially meaningful as it was our largest SELS ever, bringing together passionate advocates from across the country,” said Julie Bost, president...
Publish Date:
August 01, 2025
SELS Inspires a New Generation of Changemakers
Dr. Hollie Mason’s journey with the Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) began as a doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. What started as a slightly intimidating...
Publish Date:
July 07, 2025
The CEC Impact Award
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Last Updated:
16 June, 2025
The CEC Impact Award recognizes an individual or community/corporate organization that has had an impact on CEC’s strategic work and/or the field of special education.
Nominations can be made year-round.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Presented by:
CEC National
Stay Informed!
DCD
Teachers College Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing program loses funding: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2025/april/funding-cuts-to-deaf-ed… https://www.dailymoth...
Publish Date:
April 24, 2025
Our Policy Agenda
CEC’s influence in shaping the policies that support publicly funded education, special education and early intervention is well recognized and valued by legislators and other policy makers as well as...
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What's Happening in Washington Post-Election 2024
The November 5th election results will bring sweeping change to Washington, DC. Please join Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor Kuna Tavalin to discuss what the results could mean for education policy...
Answering the AT Question - Yes it should be in the IEP
In every IEP, we are asked, "Is AT necessary to complete the IEP." But there are some lingering questions and persistent AT myths out there. Assistive technology can seem complex, but let's demystify...