Awards Directory
The CEC Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor Award
This award recognizes a college/university CEC Student Chapter Advisor who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to engaging students in their CEC Chapter and guiding their educational, personal, and professional development in the field of special education.
The CEC Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual who has made continued and sustained contributions to positive outcomes for children and youth with exceptionalities.
The CEC Special Education Research Award
This award recognizes a CEC member whose research has had a direct impact on practice, programs, or policy needs and has improved positive outcomes for children and youth with exceptionalities.
The CEC Special Educator Rising Star Award
This award recognizes a CEC member teacher who is in the first five years of their special education career who has shown exceptional potential for leadership in teaching, service, and/or scholarship.
The CEC Teacher of the Year Award
This award recognizes a CEC member teacher who currently provides instruction to students with exceptionalities and is an outstanding member of the profession. His or her work exemplifies the best in special education teaching and reflects significant, documented positive outcomes for students, continued professional development, and the highest standards of educational quality.