The Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) wants to identify and highlight emerging research leaders in the field of career development and transition of exceptional individuals.

Actively engage in critical issues facing our field, build advocacy knowledge and skills, ad advocated on behalf of students with disabilities directly with legislators. 

DCDT maintains high standards for certifying professionals working in the transition field based on the DCDT/CEC Transition Standards. Individuals who have successfully completed an accredited DCDT transition preparation program are eligible to apply for this certification.