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Benefits of CEC Membership
You Need Us and We Need You
Jim Heiden CEC President
Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services
May 8, 2015
CEC MISSION STATEMENT
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators
dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We
accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development.
CORE VALUES
VisionaryDemonstrated by forward-thinking and courageous decision making dedicated to excellence and influence in an evolving environment.
IntegrityDemonstrated by ethical, responsive behavior, transparency and accountability.
InclusivenessDemonstrated by a commitment to diversity, caring, and respect for the dignity and worth of all individuals.
WHY WE NEED YOU?
CEC created special education and it’s our mission to support you.
The best thing about being a CEC member is other CEC members.
Our strength depends on the collective strength of our members.
WHY DO YOU NEED US?
CEC’s got the three Cs:
Content. The knowledge and professional development you need to support your kids: Journals, webinars, publications
Connections. The professional family you need to support you: CECommunity, regional & national professional development events, opportunities to connect
Champions. The advocacy that supports your profession.
CEC is at the table representing you with the nation’s policy makers.
GIVE YOUR STAFF THE GIFT OF CONTENT
Research-Based Educational Practices for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Developing a Classroom Management Plan Using a Tiered Approach
Six Tips for Successful IEP Meetings
Formative Assessment Made Easy: Templates for Collecting Daily Datain Inclusive Classrooms
GIVE YOUR STAFF THE GIFT OF CHAMPIONS
Boots on the ground supporting policies that affect your students and your practice
Full legislative agenda – ESEA reauthorization and more
CAN – state-level advocates
Special Education LegislativeSummit – leaders, members advocate for special education issues on the Hill.
GIVE YOUR STAFF THE GIFT OF CONNECTIONS
24/7 access to the CECommunity Connect, Collaborate, Share
What’s trending? Apps
Reading comprehension strategies
Accommodations
Inclusion vs. Direct Instruction
Family involvement
Classroom management
Professional development
Book reviews
Job openings
Learning styles
►The School/District Package is an organizational/agency membership designed for agencies such as schools, districts, early intervention and colleges/universities.
►Currently have 40 members from Alaska to Canada 35 Districts – including Ashwaubenon School
District & School District of Cudahy 4 schools
SHOW YOUR STAFF THEY’RE VALUABLE
AN AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT
Invest in the professional development of your staff! For a modest investment of just $1,300 here are just a few of the benefits…
Six CEC memberships - One administrator receives Premier member benefits and five teachers/paraprofessionals receive Basic member benefits - (value $530)
Preferred member rates on professional liability protection and various insurance programs.
Membership in CEC’s Council for Administrators of Special Education Division – ($60 value)
$20/PERSON/MONTH!
Two complimentary convention registrations* ($900 value)
Three recorded webinars for professional development training ($240 value)… And, so much more!
What a tremendous value – a savings of more than $400! That’s less than $20 per person, per month to enjoy significant savings on a vast range of education programs, events, publications and many other instructional resources.
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOU AND YOUR STAFF NEED
The CEC Convention & ‘Expo: Save the date for April 13-16, 2016 in St. Louis.
Live and recorded webinars on all the topics you and your staff need
Customizable workshops and webinars
A PRINCIPAL’S GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
One-day, intensive workshops on:• Special education law and regulations
• Eligibility processes and decisions
• Discipline and school-wide behavior programs
• Collaborative staffing models
• Accountability and data-informed decision making
A PRINCIPAL’S GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
How can administrators best support students who come to school with learning, psychological or physical disabilities?
What do federal laws and regulations require schools to provide?
What effective school-wide practices and strategies can be implemented to support the integration of students with disabilities and their teachers?
TOP FIVE REASONS YOU NEED CEC
Number 1: Add New Leadership Skills
TOP FIVE REASONS YOU NEED CEC
Number 2: Get Resources You Need at Affordable Prices
TOP FIVE REASONS YOU NEED CEC
Number 3: To Stay Current and Relevant
TOP FIVE REASONS YOU NEED CEC
Number 4: Increase Your Professional Profile
TOP FIVE REASONS YOU NEED CEC
Number 5: Network, Network, Network
BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE!
Special Education Today – weekly newsletter and news your staff needs
Policy Insider – weekly updates from Dept. of Ed, Capitol Hill
Access to CEC’s Career Center – find your next new hire
►New membership options are now Premier ($205), Full ($115) and Basic ($65).
►Students receive a 20% discount from any level and are eligible for up to six cumulative years.
►For as little as $5.24/month you can be a CEC member.
NEW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
$5.24/MONTH
What can you get for $5.24 a month?
A 6-inch Meatball Marinara sandwich at Subway
The latest issue of People magazine
A venti Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks
OR…
A year’s membership in CEC!
Instant gratification or a year’s worth of professional
resources?
CEC LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Officers/Executive Positions Membership
Professional Standards and
Practices
Finance
Nominations Elections
Professional DevelopmentConferences & Workshops
Honors/Awards Yes I Can
AdvocacyPublic Policy
• Local Chapter
• Wisconsin CEC
• Divisions and Sub-divisions
• International CEC
WE NEED YOUR EXPERTISE
• Get to know the leadership
• Volunteer on a committee
• Assist with conferences: planning, session hosts, registration
• Check out board positions and responsibilities
• Match your skills and interests to board positions
• Seek co-chair/friend to help carry the load
• Run for elected office
Volunteer!
CEC LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:STATE UNIT LEADERSHIP
CEC LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: DIVISIONS
• Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)
• Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD)
• Division for Research (CEC-DR)
• CEC Pioneers Division (CEC-PD)
• Council for Educational Diagnostic Services (CEDS)
• Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities (DADD)
• Division for Communicative Disabilities & Deafness (DCDD)
• Division on Career Development & Transition (DCDT)
•Division for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (DDEL)
• Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
•Division of International Special Education Services (DISES)
• Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD)
•Division for Physical, Health & Multiple Disabilities (DPHMD)
• Division on Visual Impairments (DVI)
• The Association for the Gifted (TAG)
• Technology and Media Division (TAM)
• Teacher Education Division (TED)
Diversity Committee*
Elections Standing Committee
Finance and Audit Standing Committee
Nominations Standing Committee
Canadian/U.S. Committee
Honors Committee
Professional Standards and Practice Committee
Representative Assembly Committee
CEC LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: COMMITTEES
CEC’s advisory body to the Board of Directors
• Identifies issues and advises the Board of Directors on positions CEC should take on issues related to the field and profession
• Informs the Board of Directors, CEC affiliates, divisions, and committees, of membership issues and perspectives
• Acts as a forum to examine prospective ideas, strategy directions, policy initiatives, and other issues
• Includes two representatives from each state and provincial unit, division and the student membership
CEC LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESREPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY
20 Board Members:
• Officers (President Elect, President, Past President, Treasurer)
• Member-at Large, Non-designated (9 positions)
• Member-at-Large, Canada (1 position)
• Member-at-Large, Ethnic and Multicultural Groups (4 positions)
• Member-at-Large, Classroom Ranks (1 position)
• Student Member (1 position)
CEC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Carry out policy making and administrative activities
• Advance CEC’s strategic direction
• Provide advice and oversight to the organization
• Communicate with members and units
• Work with CEC headquarters staff to advance and respond to current issues in the field
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
EXAMPLES OF CEC ISSUES
Professional standards
Standards for evidence-
based practices
CEC membership categories
Advocacy
Support for CEC Units and Unit
Leadership
Questions for personal reflection…
• How have I been involved with Wisconsin CEC?
• How have I been involved in CEC at the subdivision level?
• What skills and experiences would enhance my success?
PERSONAL REFLECTION
• CEC is governed by its membership.
• CEC needs YOU to invest in the organization
• CEC needs YOU to help guide its mission and vision.
IMPORTANCE OF YOUR CEC LEADERSHIP
