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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an international community of professionals who, through excellence and advocacy, improve the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and enhance the engagement of their families. CEC represents more than 20,000 members of the special education community, including teachers, administrators, support staff, paraprofessionals, psychologists, higher education professionals, researchers, and more.

CEC members represent the myriad of professionals in the field of special education who work with children and students from birth to Grade 12  in schools (public or private), universities, childcare facilities, local education agencies, state or provincial education agencies, private practice, nonprofits, and vocational or technical schools. 

CEC offers a variety of products and services to help support your brand’s exposure in both digital, print, and in-person formats. Contact Sharyn Weiss for more information about how to best connect your company and the CEC members.

Sharyn WeissDirector of Strategic Partnerships, (703) 264-9405 | [email protected]

CEC 2024

Annual Convention

The CEC convention hosts over 4,000 educators, administrators, students, and higher education professionals. This is your opportunity to be face-to-face with members and users of your products. Opportunities exist for you to exhibit, advertise or sponsor specific events.

Sponsorships

From webinars to special events, your partnership will enhance the experience for our members and attendees and put your product or service in the spotlight.

Fall PD Fair Partnership Opportunities

CEC's Fall PD Fair offers over a dozen live 1-hour sessions with content from the Council for Exceptional Children and our Special Interest Divisions, allowing special educators to choose topics they need support on. Sessions will be live and recorded for later viewing, featuring workshops and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts.

Sponsor a Webinar

Get in front of your target audience by partnering with our Professional Development Team for their virtual learning opportunities hosted throughout the year. 

*NEW* What’s New in Washington Webinar Sponsorship

If your organization shares our passion and commitment and would like to align itself with the work we are doing on Capitol Hill, this is a great opportunity to sponsor a quarterly webinar.

Advertising

Banner ads, eBlasts, and much more. We'll work with you for the best ideas to get your organization in front of your target audience. 

Special Education TODAY Advertising

With over 40,000 subscribers, the Special Education TODAY newsletter tackles today's most relevant stories.  By placing your advertisement or sponsored content in SET, you will reach subscribers who are decision-makers with purchasing power – the top-tier experts in the industry.

Digital Advertising

These exclusive ad placements give exposure to hundrends of thousands of visitors to the CEC web network, giving your company the attention it deserves in front of thousands of special educators across the world.

E-Blast

CEC E-Blasts offer a valuable marketing opportunity to promote your brand to over 40,000 subscribers. You will be able to share your custom messaging directly with our CEC members and subscribers in an email you create.    

eNewsletter Advertising

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) produces weekly, customizable enewsletters for members that highlight and promote CEC offerings and the CEC community. These enewsletters offer exclusive marketing opportunities including premium listings to highlight your products and services, a special offer, or content.

Journal Advertising

TEACHING Exceptional Children (a research to practice journal) and Exceptional Children (an empirical research journal) are CEC’s two peer-reviewed journals. Available to all members, these journals are a premier spot for advertising your brand.

 

TEC Advertising (PDF)

 

EC Advertising (PDF)

Partner Solutions Directory

Be a part of CEC’s recently launched Partner Solutions Directory! With over 80,000 visits and 175,000 sessions per month, our CEC website is a heavily utilized and valued resource. Be sure your organizations product, service or programming is represented.

Corporate Sponsorship, Designed for You

Set yourself apart from your peers by partnering with CEC and gaining direct access to members. Let’s discuss how we can work together in a customized sponsorship for your organization or company.  

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Last Updated:  26 August, 2024

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