Transition services are essential to helping youth with disabilities. The NCTS credential unlocks a community of professionals committed to elevating this important work.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/elevating-transition-services-introducing-nationally-certified-transition-specialist-ncts
CEC is more than a membership—it’s a movement. As educators, leaders, and advocates, we’re facing challenges. The best way forward is together: learning from each other and lifting each other up.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/what-you-gain-when-you-join-professional-association-cec-advantage
The Administration has announced its plan to move special education from the Department of Education to HHS. At its core, IDEA is an education law, and moving special education programs to HHS deemphasizes its purpose.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/121668/Respond
Explore our resources for Functional Behavioral Assessments, including blogs, journals, webinars, books, and more: https://exceptionalchildren.org/taxonomy/term/36
"When Helena Donato-Sapp received a 2024 Yes I Can Award from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the recognition came at a time when she needed encouragement most."
Read more to discover Helena's accomplishments since receiving the Yes I Can Award: https://ow.ly/z2Hy50ZcmuF
Join CEC's Kuna Tavalin as she discusses the most recent changes to the Department of Education and the Inter-Agency Agreement to transfer the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS).
Register now: https://learn.exceptionalchildren.org/p/WHIW_June2026
Have you listened to the latest episode of CEC's podcast? Dottie Vea, M.S., M.Ed., discusses the value of finding common ground with students and communities beyond the classroom and the importance of collaboration.
https://exceptionalchildren.podbean.com/e/culture-identity-and-special-education/
CEC is proud to recognize the recipients of the inaugural Special Education Legislative Summit Scholarship Program. SELS scholarships support educators committed to advancing special education policy and practice.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/announcement-sels-2026-scholarship-recipients
CEC offers flexible professional learning, memberships, and customized solutions designed to help schools, districts, states, and universities make a lasting impact with remaining funding.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/about-us/partner-opportunities/make-every-dollar-count-june-30
Have you checked out our partner of the month, Ball State University? Ball State University offers online graduate programs in applied behavior analysis and special education with a focus in autism.
Learn more: bsu.edu/online/MAABA
