Join The CAL State CEC, one of the most important organizations for special education professionals.

CALIFORNIA MEMBER BENEFITS
  • Annual Special Education Academy

  • Information on CEC’s Website

  • CEC Publications

  • Networking and Leadership Opportunities

  • Professional Divisions

  • Advocacy and Support

  • Career Development

As a CAL STATE CEC member you'll have access to:

SPECIAL EDUCATION ACADEMY
Our weekend academies, held in major cities this fall, are an outstanding opportunity to see and hear a wide variety of knowledgeable speakers share the most up-to-date information related to California’s special education.

INFORMATION ON CAL STATE CEC’S WEBSITE
Members have the opportunity to access special education information that is the most current and up-to-date regarding California topics, Sub-divisions, Chapters, a monthly Survival Resource and other helpful information that will keep you informed. With a direct links to National CEC, you can get the latest updates on national news in special education, participate in CEC’s listservs, join or renew CEC membership, register for professional development events, and order books and other quality resources online.

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES
Special Education laws are continually changing. Look to CEC for updates on new laws and legal issues such as Reauthorization, Advocacy, the credentialing process and much more.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHAPTERS
Chapters provide California members an opportunity to network with other special education staff to discuss issues relating to their chapter/region.


 

 


Download a membership application so you can start taking advantages of the many California and national benefits your CAL State Council For Exceptional Children Membership has to offer.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact the CAL State Council for Exceptional Children:
CALState CEC Association Office
1507 21st Street, Suite 204
Sacramento, CA 95814

Toll free: 888-508-7872
Fax: 916-443-1838
Email: cec@details2.com

 


As a California member you'll also have all the benefits of the National CEC with full access to:

CEC PUBLICATIONS
Stay on the cutting edge with the high-impact, up to-the-minute information you’ll receive from CEC’s member publications:

  • TEACHING Exceptional Children - actionable and useful articles to teach and administer programs for special education children (6 issues per year).

  • Exceptional Children - original research on the education and development of children with exceptionalities in practical terms that you can bring into your classroom (4 issues per year).

  • CEC Today - member newsletter keeps you up-to-date on professional and legal developments, plus news on CEC's 17 professional divisions (10 issues per year).
BOOKS, MEDIA AND TRAINING
In the past year alone, CEC has published hundreds of articles, books, videos, and CD ROMs covering the entire agenda of social, legal and educational issues relating to children with exceptionalities. Our resource catalog is crammed with resources and materials.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CEC’s continuing education programs provide ground-breaking information, state-of-the-art resources, and new ways of reaching students. Special projects managed by CEC provide you with essential training programs, materials, planning and continuing education opportunities.

ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT
CEC is a major voice in Congress, the courts, and the U.S. Department of Education. CEC has launched a comprehensive program to make the educational community and the public aware of teacher shortages and special education teaching conditions.

PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS
Join one or more of the 17 CEC special interest divisions. Divisions publish journals, sponsor conferences and professional development activities, facilitate political action on issues affecting your profession, and provide unique networking opportunities.

PEER NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Gain access to an active network of more than 50,000 members - people like you who are special education teachers, administrators, college faculty, education consultants, and students.

DISCOUNTS ON EDUCATION RESOURCES
CEC members enjoy savings of up to 35% on all CEC publications and professional development events.

CAREER CONNECTIONS
Career Connections is the only job bank on the Internet devoted exclusively to special education professionals. Register your resume and view special education job postings on your own personal job search page.

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, MAJOR MEDICAL, AND TERM LIFE INSURANCE
CEC members are eligible for the Educators Professional Liability Plan in limits of $1 Million and $2 Million.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
CEC provides CD and Money Market Deposit accounts through MBNA America® Bank N.A. The CEC Sponsored CD has consistently ranked among the best nationwide and the CEC Sponsored Money Market has outperformed most money funds year after year.

RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS
Valuable benefits on car rental from Hertz.

GEICO AUTO INSURANCE
Comprehensive, affordable auto insurance coverage
is available to CEC members in most states.

RETIREMENT PLANNING
Through the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC), CEC members can take advantage of a comprehensive package of retirement planning products and services. CEC members are offered a wide range of fixed and variable investment options and state-of-the-art administration of retirement plans and expert account assistance.