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CEC 2026 Convention & Expo
CEC Convention
March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026
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.
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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...

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CEC Celebration from 2025
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...

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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...

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

 
Online Learning

Improve Organizational Skills Through HLP Series – 3 Webinars

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Improve Organizational Skills Through High Leverage Practice Series
Arizona Unit
February 05, 2026
Online Event
Online: Thursday from 4:40-5:30 MST on 1/22/26, 1/29/26, 2/05/26 This 3-part webinar series is designed for Special Education Teachers looking for strategies to better manage your workload, streamline...
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Webinar Series: Connecting High-Leverage Practices in Literacy and Positive Behavior Support

Connecting High-Leverage Practices in Literacy and Positive Behavior Support
February 06, 2026
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Online Event
Connecting High-Leverage Practices in Literacy and Positive Behavior Support A Virtual Community of Practice for Teacher Education Faculty Dates: February 6, February 20, & March 20, 2026 Time: 12:00...
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NC TAG Virtual Webinar Series: Beyond the Book – Innovative Literacy for Gifted Education

CEC
February 07, 2026
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Online Event
NC TAG presents Beyond the Book: Innovative Literacy for Gifted Education, a two-part virtual webinar series designed for teachers who want fresh, practical ideas for gifted learners. The February...
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ILCCBD Winter Conference

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CEC
DEBH
February 05, 2026 - February 08, 2026
Online Event
Designing Learning Where Students with EBD Belong and Thrive is a professional development opportunity you won't want to miss. The program is presented virtually via zoom so you may attend from...
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Live Webinar | Turn Tier 2 Into a Difference Maker: Five High-Impact MTSS Supports You Can Use Tomorrow

Live Webinar
February 10, 2026
Online Event
Tier 2 is often the overlooked powerhouse in a district’s multi-tiered system of supports, yet research shows that early, targeted intervention at this level can dramatically improve student behavior...
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