Resources for Programs Pursuing National Recognition

Perhaps the most helpful resource for both program developers is the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Program Report Developer FAQ (updated June 2018).

CEC offers multiple Program Report Developer Technical Supports, including:

• Individualized Technical Tele-Support
• Individualized Onsite Technical Support
• Group Onsite Technical Support
• Convention Workshops at TED (Fall) and CEC (Spring)

Learn more

Resources from the CEC Developer Manual

• 21 Report Section II: Delineating Program Based Performance Assessments
• 23 Report Section III Initial CEC Preparation Standards
• 24 Report Section III Advanced CEC Preparation Standards
• 25 Advanced Standards Alignment Worksheet
• 26 Standards Major Elements Program Assessments Alignment
• 43 Attributes of a Quality Rubric
• CAEP Guidelines for Course Grades
• 62 A1DG CEC Option A Developer Guidelines
• 62 A1IG CEC Option A Initial Program Developer Guidelines
• 62 A2IF CEC Option A Initial Program Report Form
• 62 A2AG CEC Option A Advanced Program Developer Guidelines
• 62 A2AF CEC Option A Advanced Program Form
• 62 B1 CEC Option B Initial Program Developer Guidelines
• 62 B2 CEC Option B Advanced Program Developer Guidelines
• 65 CEC Program Report Template on AIMS
• 68 CEC Developer Guidelines for Response to Conditions Reports
• 73 CEC Program Reviewer Application

Sample Assessments

• Sample Assessment Aligned to CEC Initial Standards and Elements
• Sample Assessment Aligned to Initial CEC Standards and Elements as Informed by IIC and IGC
• CAEP Evaluation Framework for EPP-Created Assessments