Student Group Membership Package

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Student Group Membership Package gives you and your fellow students the resources and guidance you need to be the best in your future work as special educators. 

From college to retirement, our tools, guidance, and resources are here to support your work and prepare you for the rewarding role as a special education professional. 

From becoming a member to assisting with your membership, groups, event registrations and book orders, we’re here to help.

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Member Benefits

Insurance Included

All Pre-Service Memberships come with a $1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy from our partner, Forrest T. Jones & Company.

Supportive Community

Connect, collaborate, and share knowledge with special educators  and fellow students on CEC’s virtual community. 

Professional Journals

Access to our two professional journals, TEACHING Exceptional Children and Exceptional Children with leading research and guidance on important special education topics. 

Local and Regional Networking

Enjoy access to local and regional meetups through your local CEC group with events, resources, journals, and more. 

Weekly Updates

Stay on top of issues in special education with our weekly newsletters, Special Education TODAY and Policy Insider, delivered straight to your inbox. 

Additional Memberships

Want to dive into a particular area of interest? Join a Special Interest Division to get deeper insights into topics that matter to you.

includes all Basic and Full benefits plus:
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
Access to all Live and Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store
Print Copies and Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Print Copies and Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
includes all Basic benefits plus:
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
Access to All Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Print Copies and Online Access to "TEACHING Exceptional Children"
Print Copies and Online Access to "Exceptional Children"
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
Access to CEC’s Online Learning Library and Recorded “Quick Takes” Video Series
Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals

Group Rates 

Higher education is expensive, which is why CEC designed this membership package with you and your fellow students in mind. Whether you’re looking for the basics or need an additional collection of resources, we have an option that’s affordable for any budget.  

  5-10 Students 11-15 Students 16+ Students
Student Premier Membership $119 $115 $109
Student Full Membership $69 $65 $59
Student Basic Membership $35 $35 $30

To receive preferred pricing, a minimum of five (5) members must join in the same level; fewer than five (5) members will be billed at the standard membership rate.

All members in the package must choose the same membership level at the time of application. Payment or purchase order must be provided at the time of registration and must accompany all membership information before membership activation. No additional discounts available for group memberships.

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