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CEC Convention

CEC 2026 Convention & Expo

CEC Convention

March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026		Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-11 00:00:00 2026-03-14 00:00:00 CEC 2026 Convention & Expo https://calstatecec.org/events/cec-2026-convention-expo Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States Council for Exceptional Children convention@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, thousands of special education professionals from around the world come together to learn, share, grow, and connect.

CEC Convention

CEC 2026 Virtual Convention

CEC Convention

April 08, 2026 - July 09, 2026

Online Event

Each year, over a thousand special education professionals from around the world access our amazing virtual convention content to learn, share, and grow. With 40+ on-demand (and a few live) sessions...

CEC Convention

CEC Celebration

CEC Convention

March 13, 2026

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
6 N Rio Grande St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States

Celebrate with CEC on Friday, March 13th, at Flanker Kitchen and Sporting Club in Salt Lake City, UT.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and entertainment! We're bringing the energy with fo...

CEC Convention

Yes I Can Awards Ceremony

CEC Convention

March 13, 2026

Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
United States

For over 44 years, the Council for Exceptional Children has honored extraordinary youths through the Yes I Can program, celebrating their incredible achievements and unwavering determination...

CEC offers a variety of live and pre-recorded online events that let you learn on your own schedule.

Online Learning

NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action

March 19, 2026

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Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
February 12, 2026	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST		Details
March 19, 2026	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-19 16:00:00 2026-03-19 17:00:00 NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action https://calstatecec.org/events/nc-dadd-webinar-series-classroom-solutions-action United States Council for Exceptional Children nc.cec.secretary@gmail.com America/New_York public`

Online Event

Jan 22, 2026 • 4–5 pm – Evidence-Based Practices for Autism and All Learners: Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow Feb 12, 2026 • 4–5 pm – Teaching Every Learner: Practical Strategies for Students with...

Beyond Barriers: Educating Exceptional Children Convention

Indiana Unit

Indiana Unit

February 17, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
February 17, 2026		Monroe Convention Center 302 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-17 00:00:00 2026-02-17 00:00:00 Beyond Barriers: Educating Exceptional Children Convention https://calstatecec.org/events/beyond-barriers-educating-exceptional-children-convention Monroe Convention Center 302 S College Ave Bloomington, IN 47403 United States Council for Exceptional Children in.cec.edu@gmail.com America/New_York public`

Bloomington, IN

Join us for the Beyond Barriers: Educating Exceptional Children Convention.

February 17, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 17, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-17 14:00:00 2026-02-17 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://calstatecec.org/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
March 17, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-17 14:00:00 2026-03-17 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://calstatecec.org/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
April 21, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-21 14:00:00 2026-04-21 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://calstatecec.org/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
May 19, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-05-19 14:00:00 2026-05-19 15:00:00 CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series \| Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth https://calstatecec.org/events/cec-center-pbis-pd-series-strategies-supporting-student-social-emotional-and-behavioral United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

During this skill-building session, we share evidence-based engagement strategies that help increase students’ active and meaningful participation in learning, ensuring every student feels connected...

February 18, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 18, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:15 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-18 16:30:00 2026-02-18 17:15:00 New Member Meet and Greet https://calstatecec.org/events/new-member-meet-and-greet United States Council for Exceptional Children service@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
March 26, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:15 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-26 16:30:00 2026-03-26 17:15:00 New Member Meet and Greet https://calstatecec.org/events/new-member-meet-and-greet United States Council for Exceptional Children service@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
April 23, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:15 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-23 16:30:00 2026-04-23 17:15:00 New Member Meet and Greet https://calstatecec.org/events/new-member-meet-and-greet United States Council for Exceptional Children service@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Online Event

Join us for these special sessions designed to welcome, inform, and connect you with fellow members and resources. These interactive webinars are a great way to get started, explore your membership benefits, and discover ways to make the most of your experience.

Pull Up a Chair - Conversations That Connect Us

Oregon Unit

February 18, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
February 18, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:30 pm PST		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-18 16:30:00 2026-02-18 17:30:00 Pull Up a Chair - Conversations That Connect Us https://calstatecec.org/events/pull-chair-conversations-connect-us United States Council for Exceptional Children oregoncec@gmail.com America/New_York public`

Online Event

Events

NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action

Beyond Barriers: Educating Exceptional Children Convention

CEC & Center on PBIS PD Series | Strategies for Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth

New Member Meet and Greet

Pull Up a Chair - Conversations That Connect Us

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