Events

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://tedcec.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 four...

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

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

March 17, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 17, 2026	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST	Details
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://tedcec.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://tedcec.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://tedcec.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...

AI: Tools for Teachers Virtual Workshop Series

Arizona Unit

March 05, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 19, 2026	4:15 pm - 5:15 pm MST	Details
February 26, 2026	4:15 pm - 5:15 pm MST	Details
March 05, 2026	4:15 pm - 5:15 pm MST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-05 16:15:00 2026-03-05 17:15:00 AI: Tools for Teachers Virtual Workshop Series https://tedcec.org/events/ai-tools-teachers-virtual-workshop-series United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

Online: Thursday from 4:15-5:15 MST on 2/19/26, 2/26/26, 3/05/26 – if you miss a session, you can watch a recorded version, included free with your registration. Join us for this 3-part online...

Webinar Series: Connecting High-Leverage Practices in Literacy and Positive Behavior Support

California Unit

March 20, 2026

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Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
February 20, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:20 pm PST		Details
March 20, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:20 pm PDT		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-20 12:00:00 2026-03-20 13:20:00 Webinar Series: Connecting High-Leverage Practices in Literacy and Positive Behavior Support https://tedcec.org/events/webinar-series-connecting-high-leverage-practices-literacy-and-positive-behavior-support United States Council for Exceptional Children calstatecec@gmail.com America/New_York public`

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...

March 26, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 26, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST	Details
March 26, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-26 15:00:00 2026-03-26 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
April 23, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-23 15:00:00 2026-04-23 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
May 28, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-05-28 15:00:00 2026-05-28 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
June 25, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-06-25 15:00:00 2026-06-25 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
July 23, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-07-23 15:00:00 2026-07-23 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
August 27, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-08-27 15:00:00 2026-08-27 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
September 24, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-09-24 15:00:00 2026-09-24 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
October 22, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-10-22 15:00:00 2026-10-22 16:00:00 TED Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Online Event

Stay informed on the latest education policy developments in Washington, DC with TED Policy Advisor Dr. Kait Brennan during our monthly virtual convening, held on the 4th Thursday. Member-only event.

March 26, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 26, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:15 pm EST	Details
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://tedcec.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://tedcec.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.

Events

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

AI: Tools for Teachers Virtual Workshop Series

Webinar Series: Connecting High-Leverage Practices in Literacy and Positive Behavior Support

TED Washington Update

New Member Meet and Greet

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