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CEC Convention

CEC 2026 Convention & Expo

CEC Convention

March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026		Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-11 00:00:00 2026-03-14 00:00:00 CEC 2026 Convention & Expo https://njcec.org/events/cec-2026-convention-expo Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States Council for Exceptional Children convention@exceptionalchildren.org America/New_York public`

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, thousands of special education professionals from around the world come together to learn, share, grow, and connect.

CEC Convention

CEC 2026 Virtual Convention

CEC Convention

April 08, 2026 - July 09, 2026

Online Event

Each year, over a thousand special education professionals from around the world access our amazing virtual convention content to learn, share, and grow. With 40+ on-demand (and a few live) sessions...

CEC Convention

CEC Celebration

CEC Convention

March 13, 2026

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
6 N Rio Grande St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
United States

Celebrate with CEC on Friday, March 13th, at Flanker Kitchen and Sporting Club in Salt Lake City, UT.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and entertainment! We're bringing the energy with four...

CEC Convention

Yes I Can Awards Ceremony

CEC Convention

March 13, 2026

Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
United States

For over 44 years, the Council for Exceptional Children has honored extraordinary youths through the Yes I Can program, celebrating their incredible achievements and unwavering determination...

CEC offers a variety of live and pre-recorded online events that let you learn on your own schedule.

Online Learning

Quick Takes | Artificial Intelligence

March 19, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
February 19, 2026	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST	Details
March 19, 2026	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-03-19 16:00:00 2026-03-19 16:30:00 Quick Takes \| Artificial Intelligence https://njcec.org/events/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
April 16, 2026	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-16 16:00:00 2026-04-16 16:30:00 Quick Takes \| Artificial Intelligence https://njcec.org/events/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
May 21, 2026	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-05-21 16:00:00 2026-05-21 16:30:00 Quick Takes \| Artificial Intelligence https://njcec.org/events/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`
June 18, 2026	4:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-06-18 16:00:00 2026-06-18 16:30:00 Quick Takes \| Artificial Intelligence https://njcec.org/events/quick-takes-artificial-intelligence United States Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

Stay current, curious, and confident with CEC’s Quick Takes on Artificial Intelligence--a monthly, 30-minute live learning series presented with the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning...

DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series

DCDT

April 02, 2026

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Date	Time	Information	Reminder
March 05, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST	Details
April 02, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-04-02 15:00:00 2026-04-02 16:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://njcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
May 07, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-05-07 19:00:00 2026-05-07 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://njcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
June 04, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-06-04 15:00:00 2026-06-04 16:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://njcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
September 03, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-09-03 19:00:00 2026-09-03 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://njcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
October 01, 2026	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-10-01 15:00:00 2026-10-01 16:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://njcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`
November 05, 2026	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-11-05 19:00:00 2026-11-05 20:00:00 DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series https://njcec.org/events/dcdt-lets-talk-transition-free-member-networking-series United States Council for Exceptional Children sdojonovic@ku.edu America/New_York public`

Online Event

DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series is on first Thursday of each month! Free Member Benefit Connect, share ideas, and problem-solve with fellow transition professionals Learn...

Pre-Service Teacher Mentoring Breakfast

CEC Convention

CEC Convention

March 12, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 12, 2026	8:00 am - 9:00 am MDT	Salt Palace Convention Center	Details

United States, Salt Palace Convention Center

Join us for the Pre-Service Mentor Breakfast at the CEC Convention organized by the CEC Student & Early Career Committee. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with experienced...

Early Career Mentoring Breakfast

CEC Convention

CEC Convention

March 12, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 12, 2026	9:15 am - 10:15 am MDT		Details

Join us for the Early Career Mentor Breakfast at the CEC Convention organized by the CEC Student & Early Career Committee. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career professionals to connect...

Awards and Recognition Luncheon

CEC Convention

March 12, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 12, 2026	11:30 am - 1:00 pm MDT	Salt Palace Convention Center	Details

United States, Salt Palace Convention Center

Join us for the Awards and Recognition Luncheon at CEC 2026 to celebrate your colleagues.

Events

Quick Takes | Artificial Intelligence

DCDT Let’s Talk Transition – Free Member Networking Series

Pre-Service Teacher Mentoring Breakfast

Early Career Mentoring Breakfast

Awards and Recognition Luncheon

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