Council for Exceptional Children
1110 North Glebe Rd.
Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201
Phone (800) 224 6830
Fax (703) 243-0410
www.cec.sped.org
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Council for Exceptional Children
CEC: Leading the Way
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest professional organization internationally committed to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. CEC accomplishes its worldwide mission on behalf of educators and others working with children with exceptionalities by advocating for appropriate government policies, setting professional standards, providing continuing professional development, and assisting professionals in obtaining conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.CEC: The Unifying Force of a Diverse Field
The Council for Exceptional Children, a private nonprofit membership organization, was established in 1922. CEC is an active network of more than 55,000 members in the United States, Canada, and over 30 countries.The CEC Information Center: International Resource for Topics in Special and Gifted Education
The Council for Exceptional Children is a major publisher of special education literature and produces a comprehensive catalog semiannually. Journals such as TEACHING Exceptional Children (published six times a year) and Exceptional Children (published quarterly), and a newsletter, CEC Today, reach over 100,000 readers and provide a wealth of information on the latest teaching strategies, research, resources, and special education news.
Copyright © November 2004 Council for Exceptional Children. All rights reserved. CEC members may make copies for educational purposes only.
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Council for Exceptional Children
1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, Virginia 22201-5704
(703) 620-3660 (Voice)
(703) 264-9446 (TTY)
(703) 243-0410 (Fax)
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