Special Education TODAY
Secretary Cardona Introduces “Raise the Bar: Lead the World”
In an event delivered on January 24th, both in person and live streamed, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona began a conversation about what it will take to raise the bar in education so that...
Read more >Meet CEC’s 2023 Professional Award Recipients
The Council for Exceptional Children extends a hearty congratulations to the recipients of our 2023 professional awards! These individuals will be recognized during an Awards Luncheon at 2023 CEC...
Read more >Florida Teacher Named 2023 National Special Education Teacher of the Year
Location: Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center, Pinellas Park, FL
Jan. 18, 2023 ― Dr. Kristie Jo Redfering, a special education teacher at Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education...
Read more >118th Congress Begins to Organize, Senate and House Show Significant Contrasts
Last week, the 118th Congress officially kicked off. In the Senate, Democrats reaffirmed Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as the Majority Leader and Republicans reaffirmed Mitch McConnell as the Minority Leader...
Read more >OSEP Announces New Initiative on Transition
In the newly released Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) January 2023 newsletter, Director Valerie C. Williams announced the Expect, Engage, and Empower: Successful Transitions for All! Initi...
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