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CEC - Council for Exceptional Children

by Sue Watson
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Definition: The CEC is an international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. CEC advises, recommends, and supports governmental policies, assists to set professional standards, provides professional development, as well as support professionals working with exceptional students. The CEC supports Teachers, administrators, students, parents, paraprofessionals, related support service providers.

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