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Celebrate
Exceptional Children’s Week, May 10-16
Exceptional Children’s Week is an opportunity to build support and
understanding for children with exceptionalities and the special
educators who serve them. Honoring this occasion in your school and
community is easy -- let CEC show you how.
New
CEC Today: Federal Public Policy Updates, Convention Coverage,
and More
In the May issue, you will read about the recent accomplishments of the
Obama Administration’s and the successes of CEC’s 2009
Convention & Expo. This edition also includes profiles of
CEC’s 2009 professional, student, and Yes I Can! Award
winners.
Give
Back: Mentor a Future Special Educator
Mentors are needed to expand the CEC Pioneers Mentoring Program for the
2009-2010 year. All CEC Premier, Professional, and Retired members are
invited to participate as mentors. Applications are due June 1.
CEC
Disappointed with OSEP’s Proposed Revisions
CEC and its Division for Early Childhood (DEC) have responded to
OSEP’s proposed revisions to the data collection requirements for
IDEA Part B 619 programs, specifically the section on preschool
settings, and are disappointed and concerned that OSEP did not
accept their original comments from 2007.
Become
a member of the 2010 CEC Board of Directors
Make a difference within CEC and the special education community. Open
positions include President Elect (1), Member-at-Large (3), and Diverse
Ethnic and Multicultural Groups (2). Nominations are due by May 22,
2009. Submit your bio for consideration today!
Student
leadership opportunities available for 2010
Serving as a Student member of the Representative Assembly is an
enriching, rewarding experience for students who aspire to make a
difference. Nominations are due by May 22, 2009. Turn yours in
today!
President
Obama Gives Update on Recent Economic Stimulus Measures
On April 14 President Barack Obama gave what is being called a major
speech on the economy -- and the Council for Exceptional Children was
there.
2010
Call for Papers and Presentations
On behalf of Doug and Lynn Fuchs, Program Chairpersons, we invite you to
submit a proposal for CEC’s 2010 Convention & Expo, April
21-24, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn.
How
Will the Economic Stimulus Package Affect Special Education?
CEC is pleased to offer the latest information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as the economic stimulus package, and how it
affects special education. Resources include
a Q&A summarizing portions of ARRA CEC believes to be of
particular interest to its members.
President Signs
Legislation to Double IDEA Funding
As the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is signed
into law, CEC celebrates a pivotal moment in the history of special
education in the United States. This legislation will provide
unprecedented increases for IDEA Part B, Section 619, and Part
C.
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