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CEC Convention

CEC 2026 Convention & Expo

CEC Convention

March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026		Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-11 00:00:00 2026-03-14 00:00:00 CEC 2026 Convention & Expo https://daddcec.com/events/cec-2026-convention-expo Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States Council for Exceptional Children convention@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, thousands of special education professionals from around the world come together to learn, share, grow, and connect.

CEC Convention

CEC 2026 Virtual Convention

CEC Convention

April 08, 2026 - July 09, 2026

Online Event

Each year, over a thousand special education professionals from around the world access our amazing virtual convention content to learn, share, and grow. With 40+ on-demand (and a few live) sessions...

CEC Convention

CEC Celebration

CEC Convention

March 13, 2026

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
6 N Rio Grande St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States

Celebrate with CEC on Friday, March 13th, at Flanker Kitchen and Sporting Club in Salt Lake City, UT.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and entertainment! We're bringing the energy with fo...

CEC Convention

Yes I Can Awards Ceremony

CEC Convention

March 13, 2026

Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
United States

For over 44 years, the Council for Exceptional Children has honored extraordinary youths through the Yes I Can program, celebrating their incredible achievements and unwavering determination...

CEC offers a variety of live and pre-recorded online events that let you learn on your own schedule.

Online Learning

CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series | Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth

December 16, 2025

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
December 16, 2025	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2025-12-16 14:00:00 2025-12-16 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://daddcec.com/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
January 20, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-20 14:00:00 2026-01-20 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://daddcec.com/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
February 17, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-17 14:00:00 2026-02-17 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://daddcec.com/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
March 17, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-17 14:00:00 2026-03-17 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://daddcec.com/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
April 21, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-21 14:00:00 2026-04-21 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://daddcec.com/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
May 19, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-05-19 14:00:00 2026-05-19 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://daddcec.com/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

During this skill-building session, we share evidence-based engagement strategies that help increase students’ active and meaningful participation in learning, ensuring every student feels connected...

December 17, 2025

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
December 17, 2025	4:30 pm - 5:15 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2025-12-17 16:30:00 2025-12-17 17:15:00 New Member Meet and Greet https://daddcec.com/new-member-meet-and-greet United States Council for Exceptional Children service@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Online Event

Join us for these special sessions designed to welcome, inform, and connect you with fellow members and resources. These interactive webinars are a great way to get started, explore your membership benefits, and discover ways to make the most of your experience.

December 18, 2025

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Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
December 18, 2025	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2025-12-18 16:00:00 2025-12-18 16:30:00 Quick Takes \| Artificial Intelligence https://daddcec.com/events/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
February 19, 2026	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-19 16:00:00 2026-02-19 16:30:00 Quick Takes \| Artificial Intelligence https://daddcec.com/events/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

Stay current, curious, and confident with CEC’s Quick Takes on Artificial Intelligence--a monthly, 30-minute live learning series presented with the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning...

Looking Beyond: Tips and Tricks of Itinerant Teaching and Contract Work

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January 05, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
January 05, 2026	6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-05 18:00:00 2026-01-05 19:00:00 Looking Beyond: Tips and Tricks of Itinerant Teaching and Contract Work https://daddcec.com/events/looking-beyond-tips-and-tricks-itinerant-teaching-and-contract-work United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

The world of itinerant teaching is constantly evolving with changes in expectations, policies, and practices. These changes may affect our students’ educational setting and learning environment...

January 14, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
January 14, 2026	5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-14 17:00:00 2026-01-14 18:00:00 Live Webinar \| Teaching Comprehension: Science & Practice https://daddcec.com/events/live-webinar-teaching-comprehension-science-practice United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

To support academic achievement among students with diverse learning needs, language comprehension needs to be addressed explicitly and systematically. Join Language Dynamics Group and the Council for...

Events

CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series | Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth

New Member Meet and Greet

Quick Takes | Artificial Intelligence

Looking Beyond: Tips and Tricks of Itinerant Teaching and Contract Work

Live Webinar | Teaching Comprehension: Science & Practice

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