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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...

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 Inspires a New Generation of Changemakers

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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

Award type:
Commendation/Proclamation
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

Our Policy Agenda

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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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