New York State CEC
The Voice and the vision of Special Education in New York State
2010 NYS CEC Annual Conference
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Join NYS CEC for our Anuual Conference in historic Saratoga Springs, NY
October 8-9, 2010
For more information e-mail: Dr. Shannon Budin
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About Us
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
News & Issues
DEC and NAEYC Announce New Position on Early Childhood Inclusion
CEC’s Division for Early Childhood and the National Association for the Education of Young Children have released a position statement describing the desired results of inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities and specifying how to identify high-quality programs and services.
CEC, Autism Society Team to Publish Competencies for Teaching Students with ASD
The new professional competencies for teaching students with autism spectrum disorders will speak clearly and unambiguously to the field and be incorporated into CEC’s primary resource on qualified teachers, What Every Special Educator Must Know.
CEC Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has leveled the playing field and improved the futures of children and youth with disabilities, but work must continue, including ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Contact Us
President: Shannon Budin
gormlese_buffalostate.edu
President-Elect: Dawn Hamlin
hamlindw_oneonta.edu
Vice President:
Past President: Satasha Green-Stephen
Satashagreen_yahoo.com
Student President: Dan Figliole
figl4605_fredonia.edu
Meet the Student Board
Secretary: Victoria Hainz
vmouse1970_yahoo.com
Past President: Christina Gardell
cmg12_dowling.edu
Student Advisor: Dr. Eric Shyman
shymane_dowling.edu
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Membership
CEC is the leading voice for special and gifted education. Through the vision and dedication of its nearly 45,000 members , CEC sets the standard for high quality education for children and youth with exceptionalities.
The Council ensures the needs of children and youth with exceptionalities are met in educational legislation, establishes professional standards for the field, and develops initiatives to improve special education practice. And, CEC is known as THE source for information, resources, and professional development for special educators.
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Publication
Exceptional Individuals Journal
Shannon Budin
Co-editor
Lisa A. Rafferty
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS is provided with NYS CEC membership. Copies of EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS are generally abstracted in Resources in Education and Exceptional Children Service. Items for publication are due to the editor by March 1 for Spring, May 1 for Summer, June 1 for Fall, and August 1 for Winter.
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