The
Council for Exceptional Children is an independent organization, not a part of the Department of Education. It is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Services Provided: • Professional development opportunities and resources
• 17 divisions for specialized information
• Journals and newsletters with information on new research findings, classroom practices that work, federal legislation, and policies
