Student Council for Exceptional Children

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Student Council for Exceptional Children strives to reinforce CEC's mission to support special education professionals and others working on behalf of individuals with exceptionalities.  The student chapters are committed to improving the skills and knowledge base of future and current professionals working with students with special needs. Through monthly meetings, teachers and teacher candidates are offered the opportunity to engage in open discussion on current issues in education and exceptional students. Discussions are enhanced by the invitation of guest speakers and experts.  As part of the advocacy component, chapters raise awareness of the field through awards, symposiums, and speaker events. 

The Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children is an organization that supports and stimulates continued improvements in practices in order for all individuals with diverse abilities and disabilities to achieve optimal educational outcomes. Composed of teacher educators and others, it supports the professional development of individuals who provide education and supports to individuals with diverse abilities and disabilities and their families.

Information about the upcoming CCSETE Conference

January 20, 2012 -- Affective Needs Conference.  Ross Greene was our keynote speaker, and we had about 350 attendees.  We had 18 breakout sessions, and at first glance, evaluations look great! 

At our conference, we presented Ashleigh Katt, from Widefield D3, with the Kay Cessna Award for excellence in education of students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities.  Ashleigh is a k-5 center based SIED classroom teacher.  She was presented with the award by Kay Cessna herself!  She also received a $100 honorarium and a year's membership to CEC/CCBD.  

We announced our scholarships at our conference yesterday, in hopes that we will get lots of people applying.