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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

AI: Tools for Teachers Virtual Workshop Series

Arizona Unit

March 05, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
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...

DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series

DCDT

March 05, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
March 05, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-05 19:00:00 2026-03-05 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
April 02, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-02 15:00:00 2026-04-02 16:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
May 07, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-05-07 19:00:00 2026-05-07 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
June 04, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-06-04 15:00:00 2026-06-04 16:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
September 03, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-09-03 19:00:00 2026-09-03 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
October 01, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-10-01 15:00:00 2026-10-01 16:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
November 05, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-11-05 19:00:00 2026-11-05 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://tedcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`

Online Event

DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series is on first Thursday of each month! Free Member Benefit Connect, share ideas, and problem-solve with fellow transition professionals Learn...

Diversity Leadership Academy Reception

CEC Convention

Co-Planning: The Key to Student Success in the Co-Taught Classroom

CEC Convention

March 11, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 11, 2026	3:30 pm - 4:30 pm MDT	Salt Lake City, UT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-11 15:30:00 2026-03-11 16:30:00 Diversity Leadership Academy Reception https://tedcec.org/program-and-schedule/networking-events/diversity-leadership-academy-reception Salt Lake City, UT United States Council for Exceptional Children gjohnson@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

United States, Salt Lake City, UT

The Diversity Leadership Academy is a professional development program established for special education professionals who share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the...

Opportunity in the Shift: Honoring IDEA’s Legacy and the Future You’re Leading and Learning in the Age of AI

CEC Convention

CEC Convention

March 11, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 11, 2026	5:00 pm - 6:30 pm MDT	Main Stage Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84101	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-11 17:00:00 2026-03-11 18:30:00 Opportunity in the Shift: Honoring IDEA’s Legacy and the Future You’re Leading and Learning in the Age of AI https://tedcec.org/program-and-schedule/keynotes/opportunity-shift-honoring-ideas-legacy-and-future-youre-leading-and-learning-age-ai Main Stage Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

United States, Main Stage, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), we are called not only to honor its legacy but to reimagine what comes next. In this timely and strategic...

CEC 2026 Opening Reception

CEC Convention

CEC Convention

March 11, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 11, 2026	6:30 pm - 10:00 pm MDT	Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84101	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-11 18:30:00 2026-03-11 22:00:00 CEC 2026 Opening Reception https://tedcec.org/events/cec-2026-opening-reception Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

United States, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101

Slip into your sequins and step onto the LED dance floor—it’s time to celebrate 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in full glittering glory. Inspired by the legendary...

Events

AI: Tools for Teachers Virtual Workshop Series

DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series

Diversity Leadership Academy Reception

Opportunity in the Shift: Honoring IDEA’s Legacy and the Future You’re Leading and Learning in the Age of AI

CEC 2026 Opening Reception

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