CEC Professional Standards

In 1922 the founders of CEC embraced professional standards and ethics for the field of special education. As the recognized leader for special education professional standards, CEC develops standards, ethics and practices and guidelines to assure that individuals with exceptionalities have well-prepared, career-oriented special educators. CEC collaborates with other professional organizations to ensure that all educators have a robust professional working environment and are well-prepared to support the learning of individuals with exceptionalities.

"Redbook 2009"
What Every Special Educator Must Know
Sixth Edition, Revised, 2009

News and Notices

Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center

CEEDAR Center, a new national center funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs, is announcing a national call seeking state partners, including state departments of education and teacher and leader preparation programs to work collaboratively to promote, support, and reinforce teacher and leader effectiveness across the career continuum and thereby ensure that students with disabilities achieve college and career readiness in inclusive settings. For additional information regarding this opportunity and the state application process, please visit http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/national-call/

• Teacher satisfaction continues to decline.
• Biggest challenges for leaders are beyond the capacity of schools alone to address.

CEC Initial and Advanced Preparation Standards

The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) has approved the revised initial and advanced CEC Preparation Standards for special educators.