Small Special Education Programs Caucus (SSEPC)

The Small Special Education Programs Caucus (SSEPC) is an affiliate of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The purpose of the SSEPC shall be to: 

The purpose of the SSEPC shall be to: 

1. Identify and address the unique qualities and needs of small special education personnel preparation programs.
2. Facilitate professional development activities which will enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty members in small special education personnel preparation programs.
3. Promote interprofessional support, collaboration, and linkage for the professional growth and improvement of faculty members in small special education personnel preparation programs. 
4. Facilitate and promote cooperation among small special education personnel preparation programs and Federal, State, and Local Educational Agencies.
5. Facilitate support for innovation and development efforts by small special education personnel preparation programs. 
6. Promote and support the policies and activities of the Teacher Education Division and The Council for Exceptional Children in all its efforts concerning special education personnel preparations. 

(from the SSPEC Constitution ratified in December 2020)