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Professional Membership

Thank you for your dedication to special education! If you have more than three years of professional experience, our professional membership was made for you.

As a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), you'll stay up-to-date on the latest research, professional development offerings, reliable resources, member discounts, and peer support you need to advance your career and your profession. 

All professionals are welcome—teachers, support personnel, researchers, faculty members, administrators, and more!  

Have a group of 5 or more professionals? Explore preferred pricing with our group memberships.

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Can't join online? Click here to download an application.

 

includes BASIC and FULL benefits plus:
$250,000 of Professional Liability Insurance*
Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store
Print Copies and Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Print Copies and Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
includes BASIC benefits plus:
Print Copies and Online Access to "TEACHING Exceptional Children"
Print Copies and Online Access to "Exceptional Children"
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
Access to all Live and Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals

Check Out CEC's Resources for Professionals

We know what you’re looking for—evidence-based, practical tools and information you can use in your classroom today.
Explore our library of resources you can see, hear, and touch (well, if you print them) whenever and wherever you need.

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