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Early Career Special Educators Workshop

In-person Event
Location
Location
Schrott Center for the Arts
610 W 46th St,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Date
September 11, 2026
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
EDT
Add to Calendar 2026-09-11 08:00:00 2026-09-11 15:30:00 Early Career Special Educators Workshop https://indiana.exceptionalchildren.org/events/early-career-special-educators-workshop Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public

Join us to learn about all of the essentials needed to successfully begin your career as a Special Educator.

Registration Rates

There is no registration fee for current college or university students or participants in the INCEC Early Career Educator Cohort (Years 1 and 2), but a discount code is required. If you have not received a code through another communication, please email INCEC at [email protected] to request one. College and university students should send the request from their current college or university email address. Additional information about the INCEC Early Career Educator Cohort is available through the link on the INCEC homepage.

Fees for current members, and non-members are in the chart below.

CategoryRate
Member$75
Non-Member$115

For group registration, please contact member services at [email protected]

Schedule

7:00–8:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast
8:00–8:30 AMWelcome & Introductions
8:30–10:00 AMKeynote: TBD
10:00–10:15 AMBreak
10:15–11:15 AMSession 1
11:15 AM–12:00 PMLunch (provided)
12:00–1:00 PMSession 2
1:00–2:00 PMSession 3
2:00–2:15 PMBreak
2:15–3:15 PMSession 4
3:15–3:30 PMClosing and Door Prizes

Topics: Writing Student-Centered IEPs, Collaborating with Families, Supporting Student Behavior, and Creating Inclusive Classrooms

Session Presenters: Blumberg Center and Indiana University Center on Education and Lifelong Learning

Save the Date for Indiana Fall Early Career Workshop

 

Help New Special Educators Start Strong!

Indiana CEC, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, is excited to offer the 2026–2027 CEC New Educator Institute Cohort at no cost for all first- and second-year special educators. By encouraging your new teachers to join and attend sessions, you are supporting their professional growth, connection, and confidence without adding anything more to your plate. This cohort provides targeted training, practical resources, ongoing support, and a statewide community of peers who understand the work.

 

Getting involved is simple. Complete the form below or forward it directly to your eligible teachers. There is no cost and no additional process required.

 

2026–2027 CEC New Educator Institute Cohort Form

 

Questions? Reach out to Ashley Walke, INCEC Board Member: [email protected] 

 

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