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Dr. Hollie Mason’s journey with the Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) began as a doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. What started as a slightly intimidating...
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The CEC Impact Award

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Commendation/Proclamation
Last Updated:  16 June, 2025

The CEC Impact Award recognizes an individual or community/corporate organization that has had an impact on CEC’s strategic work and/or the field of special education.

Nominations can be made year-round.

Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Presented by:
CEC National

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The Council for Exceptional Children works with policymakers on Capitol Hill, in the administration, and throughout the federal government to shape legislation that advances the lives of individuals...

Our Policy Agenda

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CEC’s influence in shaping the policies that support publicly funded education, special education and early intervention is well recognized and valued by legislators and other policy makers as well as...

CEC Connect: Policy and Advocacy

Spotlights on the Special Education Legislative Summit, how to get involved, and CEC Impact Award recipient Joan McLaughlin
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TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
11/01/2023

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