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Ethnoracial Diversity of the Special Educator Workforce Over Time

Teachers of color are critical for improving students’ educational experiences and outcomes, especially for students of color. Yet, more than 80% of special education teachers (SETs) in U.S. public...

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Exceptional Children

Publish date:

12/16/2024

2026 Diversity Leadership Academy Members Announced

Arlington, Va., December 9, 2025 - The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is pleased to announce the 2026 cohort of the Diversity Leadership Academy. The Diversity Leadership Academy is a...

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December 09, 2025

2026 Utah CEC Legislative Advocacy Day

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:30 - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 13:00

Salt Lake City, Utah

Join us for a day of advocacy at the Utah State Capitol! This event is your chance to make a difference in the field of special education. Connect with fellow educators, share your experiences, and...

Guiding with Purpose: Mentorship in the Diversity Leadership Academy

The Council for Exceptional Children’s Diversity Leadership Academy (DLA) supports early-career special educators through mentorship focused on equity, inclusion, and leadership. A key feature of the...

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July 03, 2025

This Plane is Boarding, But We Are Not Taking Off Without You: Kenyon Andrews on Advocacy, Representation, and Special Education

A Rising Star in Special Education Kenyon Andrews, an educator at KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy, has been recognized with the CEC Rising Star Award for his dedication to special education. For...

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February 07, 2025

Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Special Education: A Conversation with Nicole, CEC Diversity Committee Member

In the ever-evolving field of special education, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for diverse learners is crucial. Nicole, a seasoned special education teacher, current member of the...

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November 14, 2024

Special Education Teachers of Color Retention Decisions: Findings From a National Study

Special education teachers of color are underrepresented in research about attrition and retention, despite evidence of their role in the academic, social, and emotional success of students of color...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

04/01/2023

Practicing Anti-Racism as Inclusion: Start in Early Childhood!

The mission of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is to promote policies and advance evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who...

Journal Name:

TEACHING Exceptional Children

Publish date:

07/02/2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Teaching Intersectional Self Determination Skills with a Focus on Disability, Social Identity, and Culture

For education to be a means of social transformation that is equitable for all, including students with disabilities, it is important for educators to understand and infuse student’s multiple social...

Journal Name:

TEACHING Exceptional Children

Publish date:

03/10/2023

Leading With an Equity Lens: Addressing the Intersection of Racism and Ableism in Public Schools

The Council for Exceptional Children studied the profession of special education and found that a substantial number of special educators rated their confidence as lower in culturally responsive...

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TEACHING Exceptional Children

Publish date:

06/22/2023

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