Council for Exceptional Children

The website is http://www.cec.sped.org/.

"About CEC" says:

Overview

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.

Services Provided

• Professional development opportunities and resources
  
• 17 divisions for specialized information
  
• Journals and newsletters with information on new research findings, classroom practices that work, federal legislation, and policies
  
• Conventions and conferences
  
• Special education publications
• Information services such as the National Clearinghouse on Careers Serving Children with Disabilities, and the IDEA Partnerships, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education

Audience
Teachers, administrators, students, parents, paraprofessionals, related support service providers.

Population Served

All aspects of the education and development of students with disabilities and/or those who are gifted.

Hours of Operation

8:30 AM to 5 PM, Eastern time.