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Pre-Service Student Membership

Welcome to the field of special education! We’re glad you’re here. 

Special education is one of the most rewarding careers and CEC’s Pre-Service Student Membership is designed to grow with you throughout your academic studies. Enjoy a comprehensive membership benefits package that supports your educational goals and gives you access to current and emerging topics in special education, tools and resources, online learning, and so much more. Join as a member now and see how CEC membership can support you from college to retirement. 

Eligibility

Pre-Service students are:

  • Currently enrolled in either a undergraduate or graduate program; and
  • Have not graduated and/or worked as a special education professional.

CEC membership is effective one year from joining.

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

 

Questions or comments? 

CEC’s Member Services Team is here to assist you. Visit our Customer Service Center to learn how you can contact us for support.

 

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CEC’s Pre-Service Student Membership is designed to support students that have not entered the field of special education. If you have or are currently working in special education in any capacity and obtaining a degree, please visit our Graduate Student Membership website to learn about your available membership options. 

*All levels of Pre-Service Student membership receive a $1 million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate Student memberships do not include the Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate students may learn more and purchase a  policy at www.ftj.com/products/detaillink/181.

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