The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

This site is designed for service providers, families, teachers, students, university professionals, and others who are interested in bettering the lives of individuals with disabilities.  Explore this site as a way to celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptional needs and the people who support them.  New information is added frequently. Announcing a professional development opportunity... Saturday, August 14, 2010 Working with Students with Autism: An Introduction Presented by Robin Brewer, Ed.D. For more details, SAVE the DATE - August 14, 2010 and for Registration Form for Brown Bag Seminar.doc If you have any ideas to improve the Colorado CEC website or want to be part of the Communications Subcommittee (Website Development) then email comments@coloradocec.org.