Upcoming AZCEC Events
Join any of our Virtual Board Meetings to get to see how we are working to improve outcome for our special education students, educators, and families. Must be a member of the Council for Exceptional Children - Join Now - to attend board meetings. Attend on Zoom or at 99 E. Virginia Ave. Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Email AZCEC for the Meeting URL
- February 16, 2023 – Virtual from 6:30-7:15 pm after Annual State Conference: Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- March 25, 2023 - In-Person Annual Retreat & Strategic Planning from 8:30 am - 3 pm @ KOI Education
- April 15, 2023 - Virtual from 9:00 - 11:00 + 11:15-12:15 Partner Meeting
- May 13, 2023 - In-Person and Virtual from 9:00 – 12:00 @ KOI Education
All Year | Asynchronous | Cost $45
Register for new books at the beginning of each semester. Our book study uses the online platform Edmodo. You are expected to read a book and at the end of each chapter, you will log into Edmodo for your assignment. Each assignment has 3-5 questions that you will need to answer. You can work at your own pace, however, all of your responses must be completed by the end of the stated course period.
You can register for any or all these book studies! For each book completed, you will earn 20 hours of professional development credit that can be used for professional development hours (CEUs), ADE recertification credit, or for DHS licensure credit for speech/language professionals.
Oct/Nov/Jan/Mar | Virtual 4:00 – 4:45 | $40 for all
Join NOW and get access to ALL past recorded webinars and ALL future live webinars. Join these Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH) webinars for fast, practical, and proven teaching strategies to manage student behavior and wellness. Dr. Wendy Oakes from ASU will teach ONE strategy per webinar that you can implement the very next day to measurably decrease behavior problems in your classroom. See registration page for list of topics.
Jan 21, 2023 | 9am - 12pm | Cost $5-20
Developing Student Transition Plans: A Collaborative Approach for Middle and High School
This workshop will focus on how educators can collaborate to meet the needs of students to support transition planning. Collaboration is effective when stakeholders from various groups come together and work to meet the needs of students. Students in special education have talents and goals which can provide valuable information for transition from high school to the adult world. However, transitioning from high school can be a stressful thing for many students. During our workshop we will cover ways to support students as they transition, share free resources for teachers and students, and collaborate together to assist teachers to develop transition plans for their students.
Feb. 14, 15, 26, 2023| 8:00 – 3:00 | Cost $59 and up
Please see our State Conference page for details. Call for Papers and Call for Awards will be posted in fall 2022. Updated keynote speaker and agenda will be posted late fall.
March 16, 2023| 8:00 – 2:00 | Cost $30
Learn how to let your State Representatives know what children and youth with exceptionalities and their educators need to succeed.
We will prepare you to advocate in a meaningful way, connect you with other passionate educators from our state, and guide you to make appointments with the locally elected legislator from your home district. As a part of the Special Education Day at the Capitol, you will have the opportunity to speak with your representative and Stand Up for Special Education!
Use hashtag #SED2023 and share photos with your state representatives @ArizonaCEC.
March 1-4, 2023| Louisville, Kentucky
With hundreds of sessions on just about every topic in the field, the CEC Convention & Expo is THE professional development event for special educators to find research, tips, and strategies you can apply to supporting students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
March 25, 2023| 9:00 – 4:00 | Cost TBA
Please join us for our annual retreat and strategic planning day. This is the day AZCEC, AZCASE, AZDEBH, AZDEC, get together to plan events for the 2023-24 school year.
May 12, 2023| Hybrid 9:00 – 12:00 | Cost TBA
Please join us for our annual legal update on what has changed in Arizona this legislative session that will impact special education and schools this coming year. This forum is led by lawyers and designed for superintendents, special education directors, school/district administrators, and special education case managers.