CEC Professional Standards
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Professional Preparation Standards define the specialized expertise special educators must master for the safe and effective practice of special education...
Standards
2013 Initial Gifted Education Professional Preparation Standards
National standards for gifted education teacher preparation programs reflect what the field of gifted education determines is essential for gifted education specialists to know and be able to do. The...
Resources for Programs Pursuing National Recognition
Perhaps the most helpful resource for both program developers is the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Program Report Developer FAQ (updated June 2018). CEC offers multiple Program Report...
Advanced Standards Webinar
Thu, 09/07/2023 - 11:00 - Thu, 09/07/2023 - 12:00
Online Event
The Advanced Standards for Special Educators are being revised! Please join us on Thursday, September 7th from 3-4pm EST for a live Q&A and feedback session with the Advanced Standards Revision team...
Accreditation Volunteers
Passionate about quality special educator preparation programs? Able to contribute your expertise for at least a few hours a month? The Council for Exceptional Children is looking for candidates for...
2024 Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards
Released in 2024, this set of standards is a revision and update to the 2012 Initial Gifted Educator Preparation Standards. Created in collaboration with CEC’s Special Interest Division, The...