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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 New Member Meet and Greet
New Member Meet and Greet
March 26, 2026
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Join us for these special sessions designed to welcome, inform, and connect you with fellow members and resources. These interactive webinars are a great way to get started, explore your membership benefits, and discover ways to make the most of your experience.
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North Dakota Unit
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ND CEC 2026 Conference
North Dakota Unit
March 24, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Radisson Hotel Bismarck
605 E Broadway Ave
Bismarck, ND 58318
United States

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Join Us for the CEC 2026 Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, UT

Attending the CEC 2026 Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City is a can't-miss opportunity for educators dedicated to supporting students with exceptionalities.

Join us from March 11–14, 2026, at the Salt Palace Convention Center to advance your skills and connect with the special education community.

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CEC Partner Solutions Directory

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Partner Solutions Directory is an online resource for special education products, services, and programming support! Search for a topic and quickly receive a list of partners who provide products, services, or programming supporting your work and career.

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Next Level Speech Therapy, P.C.

SLP staffing by an agency owned and operated by speech pathologists

Topics:
  • Educator Shortage
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Brolly

Brolly is a software that digitizes special education service tracking and progress monitoring, offering a streamlined, efficient, and accurate approach to IEP management and compliance. 

Topics:
  • Assessment
  • Accountability Systems
  • Classroom Management
  • Compliance and Ethics
  • IDEA
  • Professional Collaboration
  • Specially Designed Instruction
  • Teacher Effectiveness
  • Progress Monitoring
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CEC's Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository
CEC's Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository

This database of resources is for CEC members to find expert-reviewed resources created by peers that can be used in the classroom. Search for resources supporting various learners in multiple types of formats. 

Topics:
  • Co-Teaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Instructional Planning
  • Literacy Instruction
  • PD Program
  • Professional Collaboration
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Life Centered Education Transition Curriculum 2.0
Life Centered Education 2.0

Check out the updated and improved Life Centered Education Transition Curriculum 2.0 (LCE 2.0)! LCE 2.0 is the leading online transition curriculum for teaching essential life skills. It adheres to Common Core competencies while providing educators with flexible tools for effective instruction. 

Topics:
  • Transition Age (Ages 18-22+)
  • Transition to Adulthood
  • PD Program
  • Specially Designed Instruction
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