Special Education TODAY
Starting Strong: Early Education, Intervention, and the Systems That Shape Children’s Lives
In this episode of Rewriting the Narrative, CEC President Ben Tillotson speaks with Dr. LaShorage Shaffer about the critical role early childhood education and early intervention play in shaping...
Read more >Council for Exceptional Children Launches Nationally Certified Transition Specialist Credential
Arlington, VA., March 25, 2026 — The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), in partnership with its Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT), is proud to announce the launch of the...
Read more >Building a Safety Net: Dr. Shericka Smith on ECHO and School Mental Health
For Dr. Shericka D. Smith, DSW, LCSW, collaboration is essential to meeting students' growing mental health needs. As Mental Health Coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky...
Read more >In Honor of Harry Dahl
Harry Dahl is honored with the 2026 CEC Legacy Proclamation, presented posthumously, in recognition of his extraordinary leadership, lifelong service, and lasting contributions to the field of special...
Read more >Educators Took Action at CEC’s 2026 Convention & Expo
At CEC’s 2026 Convention and Expo, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the key issues impacting special education and take meaningful action. The Advocacy Action Station in the Expo Hall was...