Professional Membership

Thank you for your dedication to special education! If you have more than three years of professional experience, our professional membership was made for you.

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As a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), you'll stay up-to-date on the latest research, professional development offerings, reliable resources, member discounts, and peer support you need to advance your career and your profession. 

All professionals are welcome—teachers, support personnel, researchers, faculty members, administrators, and more!  

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Have a group of 5 or more professionals? Explore preferred pricing with our group memberships.

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includes BASIC and FULL benefits plus:
$250,000 of Professional Liability Insurance*
Access to all Live and Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store
Print Copies and Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Print Copies and Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
Join for $215/year
includes BASIC benefits plus:
Access to All Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Print Copies and Online Access to "TEACHING Exceptional Children"
Print Copies and Online Access to "Exceptional Children"
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
Join for $135/year
Access to CEC’s Online Learning Library and Recorded “Quick Takes” Video Series
Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
Join for $80/year

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