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 fo...

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

NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action

January 22, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
January 22, 2026	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-22 16:00:00 2026-01-22 17:00:00 NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action https://tedcec.org/events/nc-dadd-webinar-series-classroom-solutions-action United States Council for Exceptional Children nc.cec.secretary@gmail.com America/New_York public`
February 12, 2026	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-12 16:00:00 2026-02-12 17:00:00 NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action https://tedcec.org/events/nc-dadd-webinar-series-classroom-solutions-action United States Council for Exceptional Children nc.cec.secretary@gmail.com America/New_York public`
March 19, 2026	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-19 16:00:00 2026-03-19 17:00:00 NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action https://tedcec.org/events/nc-dadd-webinar-series-classroom-solutions-action United States Council for Exceptional Children nc.cec.secretary@gmail.com America/New_York public`

Online Event

Jan 22, 2026 • 4–5 pm – Evidence-Based Practices for Autism and All Learners: Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow Feb 12, 2026 • 4–5 pm – Teaching Every Learner: Practical Strategies for Students with...

Improve Organizational Skills Through HLP Series – 3 Webinars

Arizona Unit

Improve Organizational Skills Through High Leverage Practice Series

Arizona Unit

January 22, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
January 22, 2026	4:40 pm - 5:30 pm MST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-22 16:40:00 2026-01-22 17:30:00 Improve Organizational Skills Through HLP Series – 3 Webinars https://tedcec.org/events/improve-organizational-skills-through-hlp-series-3-webinars United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
January 29, 2026	4:40 pm - 5:30 pm MST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-29 16:40:00 2026-01-29 17:30:00 Improve Organizational Skills Through HLP Series – 3 Webinars https://tedcec.org/events/improve-organizational-skills-through-hlp-series-3-webinars United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
February 05, 2026	4:40 pm - 5:30 pm MST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-05 16:40:00 2026-02-05 17:30:00 Improve Organizational Skills Through HLP Series – 3 Webinars https://tedcec.org/events/improve-organizational-skills-through-hlp-series-3-webinars United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

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...

January 26, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
January 26, 2026	5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-26 17:00:00 2026-01-26 18:00:00 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
February 26, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-02-26 15:00:00 2026-02-26 16:00:00 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly Washington Update https://tedcec.org/virtual-washington-update United States Council for Exceptional Children ted@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`
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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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 Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly 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.

January 26, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
January 26, 2026	4:30 pm - 6:00 pm MST	Utah State Capitol 350 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-26 16:30:00 2026-01-26 18:00:00 2026 Utah CEC Legislative Advocacy Day https://tedcec.org/events/2026-utah-cec-legislative-advocacy-day Utah State Capitol 350 State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84103 United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

United States, Utah State Capitol, 350 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103

Join us for a day of advocacy at the Utah State Capitol! This event is your chance to make a difference in the field of special education. Connect with fellow educators, share your experiences, and...

Graphic promoting the next Town Hall, hosted by CEC's Student and Early Career Committees

January 26, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
January 26, 2026	6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-01-26 18:00:00 2026-01-26 19:00:00 Diving into The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers https://tedcec.org/events/diving-survival-guide-new-special-education-teachers United States Council for Exceptional Children gjohnson@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Online Event

CEC Student and Early Career Committee January Town Hall: Diving into The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers Join Catherine Creighton and Clara Hauth, authors of The Survival Guide for...

Events

NC DADD Webinar Series: Classroom Solutions in Action

Improve Organizational Skills Through HLP Series – 3 Webinars

Reoccurring Event: Join us for our monthly Washington Update

2026 Utah CEC Legislative Advocacy Day

Diving into The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers

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