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CEC Convention
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CEC 2026 Convention & Expo
CEC Convention
March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, thousands of special education professionals from around the world come together to learn, share, grow, and connect.
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CEC 2026
CEC 2026 Virtual Convention
CEC Convention
April 08, 2026 - July 09, 2026
Online Event

Each year, over a thousand special education professionals from around the world access our amazing virtual convention content to learn, share, and grow. With 40+ on-demand (and a few live) sessions...

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CEC Celebration from 2025
CEC Celebration
CEC Convention
March 13, 2026

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
6 N Rio Grande St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States

Celebrate with CEC on Friday, March 13th, at Flanker Kitchen and Sporting Club in Salt Lake City, UT. 

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and entertainment! We're bringing the energy with fo...

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CEC Convention
Yes I Can awards 2024
Yes I Can Awards Ceremony
CEC Convention
March 13, 2026

Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
United States

For over 44 years, the Council for Exceptional Children has honored extraordinary youths through the Yes I Can program, celebrating their incredible achievements and unwavering determination...

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CEC offers a variety of live and pre-recorded online events that let you learn on your own schedule.

 
Online Learning

Reoccurring Event: Join Us Every 4th Thursday for the TED Washington Update

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TED
November 27, 2025
Online Event
Stay informed on the latest education policy developments in Washington, DC with TED Policy Advisor Dr. Kait Brennan during our monthly virtual convening, held on the 4th Thursday. Member-only event.
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CEC & NCSER Live Webinar | From Good to Great: Strengthening Writing Instruction with Research-Based Strategies

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December 02, 2025
Online Event
In this webinar, we'll identify evidence-based instructional practices that define effective writing instruction. We’ll share insights from research funded by the Institute of Education Sciences' (IES...
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Live Webinar | What's Happening in Washington - December 2025 Edition

Live Webinar
December 04, 2025
Online Event
Join Kuna Tavalin, CEC’s Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy, for a policy update on how recent developments in Washington, D.C. are impacting special education. From IDEA funding and federal...
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Division of Educational Assessment for Learning Virtual Professional Development Conference 2025

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DEAL
December 05, 2025
Online Event
Conference Theme: “Bridging Assessment Practices in Special Education” Objectives Examine current legal and ethical frameworks governing assessment practices in special education, with a focus on...
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Ontario CEC’s 69th Annual Special Education Conference

Ontario Unit
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Ontario Unit
December 05, 2025 - December 06, 2025
Toronto, ON
On behalf of the Ontario CEC Board of Directors, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to join us in celebrating Ontario CEC’s 69th Annual Provincial Special Education Conference, which will be
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