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CEC Leadership Institute

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CEC 2026 Convention & Expo
CEC Convention
March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026
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.
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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...

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CEC Celebration from 2025
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...

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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...

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CEC offers a variety of live and pre-recorded online events that let you learn on your own schedule.

 
Online Learning

DVIDB Virtual Awards Ceremony

DVIDB
March 02, 2026
Online Event
Zoom link for the awards ceremony: https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/86238943510?pwd=cz48zoCj6nuX2KyqkA5koUQb4GJHS1.1
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Live Webinar | When Strengths and Supports Meet: Reimagining Gifted and Special Education for Twice-Exceptional Learners

Live Webinar
March 03, 2026
Online Event
What happens when gifted education and special education stop working in silos? In this CEC webinar, explore twice-exceptional education through the Trellis and Blossom Model, highlighting how...
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AI: Tools for Teachers Virtual Workshop Series

Arizona Unit
AI: Tools for Teachers
Arizona Unit
March 05, 2026
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...
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Diversity Leadership Academy Reception

CEC Convention
Co-Planning: The Key to Student Success in the Co-Taught Classroom
CEC Convention
March 11, 2026
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...
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Opportunity in the Shift: Honoring IDEA’s Legacy and the Future You’re Leading and Learning in the Age of AI

CEC Convention
Jody Britten
CEC Convention
March 11, 2026
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...
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