Student Membership

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Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who have not yet graduated and/or worked as a special education professional are welcome to become a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at deeply discounted student rates. Your professional journey starts now and we're here to help you along the way.

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ALL student memberships include the Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy worth up to $1 million for eligible students!
 
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$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
Join for $40/year
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
Join for $80/year
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
Join for $135/year

Student membership is available to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree students only who have not yet entered the profession. Doctoral students are ineligible for Student Membership (neither individual nor group) and are invited to review our Group Membership & Professional Development packages for membership opportunities.

 

* For eligibility, restrictions or questions, contact Forrest T. Jones & Company at www.ftj.com/cec

 

  Download: Membership Benefits Overview 

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