Become a Volunteer

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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) would not exist without the hundreds of volunteers that power our engines every day. Every volunteer is valued, enriches the organization, makes us more diverse and inclusive, and helps us advance our mission.

CEC has a variety of ways for members to get involved locally and nationally, and through short- and long-term projects. Read more about volunteer opportunities below, but to get started, complete your volunteer profile. We will make your profile available to Units and Divisions and contact you when projects align with your interests and skills.

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Unit, Division, CEC International Opportunities

CEC is organized with several components that all need volunteers:

• Units – CEC has units in most U.S. states and Canadian provinces. These local organizations coordinate training and networking opportunities, and each has its own leadership board. Volunteering with your Unit is an easy way to make connections and put your skills to use making an impact in your very own backyard.
• Divisions – There are 18 special interest Divisions at CEC, each geared toward an area of work or role within special education. These are international organizations affiliated within CEC and are perfect for growing your skills with like-minded members. Divisions require many volunteers for both short- and long-term opportunities.
• CEC International – CEC is led by a Board of Directors, many of whom have made their way through the ranks of Division and Unit leaders. However, helping keep CEC running are an abundance of short- and long-term volunteers who may spend a couple of hours on a project, such as reviewing proposals for a convention, or several hours per month serving on a committee or fulfilling a larger role.

Questions about volunteering? Contact Sharon Rodriguez, Director of Governance and Executive Services.

Presenter Interest Form

Are you interested in presenting for CEC's professional development programs, webinars, eLearning courses or contract trainings? Tell us about yourself and your areas of expertise using this form and you will be included in our directory for potential presentation opportunities.

Presenter Interest Form

If you are interested in presenting a session, workshop or keynote at the CEC Annual Convention & Expo, you can learn more about when the Call for Proposals will open at this link.