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Graduate Student Membership

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

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. 

Eligibility

Graduate Student members are:

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program; or
  • Working in the field of special education while pursuing an advanced degree

CEC membership is effective one year from joining.

 

Can't join online? Click here to download an application.

 

Member Benefits

Supportive Community

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

Knowledge

Stay up-to-date with complimentary subscriptions to CEC’s professional journals,  TEACHING Exceptional Children and Exceptional Children. Plus, access CEC’s online learning library with leading research and guidance on important special education topics.

 Money Saving Discounts

Receive a significantly reduced registration rate for the CEC Convention and access to discounts on professional liability insurance through Forrest T. Jones & Co. 

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers near you through local and regional meetups through your local CEC group with events, resources, , and more. 

Information on Trends

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

Discounted Division Membership 

Network and gain deeper insights into topics within a specific area of special education. Most divisions offer low-cost membership for student members.  

includes all Basic and Full benefits plus:
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:
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
Access to all Live and Recorded Webinars Available in CEC’s Online Learning Library
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 Graduate Student Membership is designed to support students that are currently employed in the field of special education in any way. If you have graduated or are not pursuing a degree, please visit our Early Career Professional Membership website to learn about your available membership options. 

*Complimentary Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policies are not available for Graduate Student Memberships. Our partner, Forrest T. Jones & Company, offers competitive pricing on a wide range of additional insurance products. To learn more, contact Forrest T. Jones & Company at https://www.ftj.com/products/detail/181. Please note: CEC is unable to advise on insurance products; all questions must be directed to Forrest T. Jones & Company. 

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