Mission & Purpose

While CA CEC shares and serves the same mission as the international organization of the Council for Exceptional Children, we are honored to serve California professionals and children with exceptionalities and/or gifts. The California Unit of CEC helps to disseminate California-centric information on pending legislation, resources, professional development, research, and impactful, sustainable practices. We strongly encourage communication, collaboration, and active engagement between our members who reside within our expansive and diverse state.

Mission

CA CEC strives to support professionals, students, administrators, para-educators, service providers, and aspiring special educators. Through our programming, communications, professional development opportunities, and advocacy work, we are committed to strengthening our communities, serving our students, and enhancing our collective practice. In partnership with other California-based organizations, we are determined to prioritize the advancement of special education, cultivate community, and advocate for the needs of our students, their families, and the professionals supporting them.