Michigan CEC

10/15/2026

🌟 Your Voice Matters! Be Part of the Conversation!

What's happening in Lansing and Washington, D.C., and how does it impact special education in Michigan?

Join us for Legislative Action & Advocacy Q&A: Lansing & Washington Update – A Call to Action, an informative and interactive webinar featuring LAAC Chair Jen DeWaard and LAAC committee rep, Calle Faerber.

We'll explore the latest legislative developments at the state and national levels, discuss their potential impact on special education, and share practical ways YOU can make your voice heard.

Advocacy starts with a story, and yours has the power to make a difference! Together, we'll walk through how to craft and share your personal experiences with elected officials to help inform decisions that impact students, educators, and families.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.

💻 Virtual Webinar
Whether you're an educator, parent, advocate, or community member, your perspective matters. Join us as we turn information into action and work together to strengthen the future of special education!

📲 Scan the QR code to register or click the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxCxWmXkJHr2aXiqKyTrrZV2cuDdE4Cf1a8rXtLuy-qoQ8tA/viewform?usp=dialog

10/14/2026

Know someone who has made a difference in the lives of students with exceptionalities? ❤️

Michigan CEC Award applications are NOW OPEN! Help us recognize the incredible students, educators, families, and advocates who make an impact every day across Michigan.

Know someone deserving of recognition? Submit an application by December 18, 2026!

🔗 michigancec.org/michigan-cec-awards

Since 1963, the Michigan CEC has annually recognized teachers, parents, businesses, and others for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments reflected through their dedication to students with exceptionalities.

10/09/2026

📣 Michigan Educators, We Want to Hear From You!

Your voice matters in shaping the future of MI-Access!

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), in partnership with Michigan CEC, invites educators and special education providers, to join an important feedback session focused on Michigan's alternate assessment system. This is your opportunity to share your experiences, perspectives, and ideas about how MI-Access can better reflect the needs of today's students.

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕓 4:00 PM

Feedback gathered during this session will help MDE explore potential improvements and innovative practices to ensure our alternate assessment system remains meaningful and relevant for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

💬 Your experience. Your perspective. Your voice matters!

📲 Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link to register and be part of the conversation!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dCLi63wxQcqRqXwPvP15vg #/registration

10/08/2026

🌟 Are you ready to make a difference? Join the Michigan CEC Board!

We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to help shape the future of special education in Michigan!

Serving on the Michigan CEC Board is an opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, share your voice, grow as a leader, and make a meaningful impact on students and individuals with exceptionalities across our state.

💙 We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Vice President
Secretary
Membership Coordinator
Member at Large

Whether you're an educator, advocate, or someone passionate about supporting individuals with exceptionalities, we'd love to hear from you!

📅 Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

🌱 Your voice matters. Your leadership makes a difference. Ready to get involved? Apply today!

Scan the QR code or click this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-9Fa65UH5LzgZkkAV8dvtfXmBS6rzmUkg8CjCtXqz68Jk-A/viewform?usp=dialog

10/06/2026

The Student Council for Exceptional Children, an affiliate of MCEC, is back at Grand Valley State University! Our main goal as an organization is to advocate for individuals with exceptionalities, and promote inclusion for all. As a new club, we unfortunately do not have a lot of funds to support the growth and development of our organization, so we are participating in Student Philanthropy Week at GVSU!

If you are able, we would sincerely appreciate any donation to go towards covering the dues of people with financial barriers, providing amenities at meetings, funding social events, contributing to our end of year symposium, allowing our eboard to attend the CEC convention, and more! If you aren’t able to donate, sharing this post means just as much! Thank you for your support💙

Donate here: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/80829/donations/new?designation=studentcouncilforexceptionalchildren&amt=25.00

10/05/2026

October is a month to recognize, learn about, and celebrate the disability community. These and other observances throughout the month recognize the experiences, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities and the communities that support them.

This month and throughout the year, take time to learn, listen, recognize, and celebrate.

09/27/2026

Michigan special educators, your voice matters!

The Michigan Department of Education is currently seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), including the creation of a new stand-alone Special Education Teacher endorsement.

The proposed endorsement would provide qualified educators with greater flexibility to work across multiple special education program areas and reflects recommendations developed through OPTIMISE’s Teacher Credentialing and Standards Action Team.

Michigan CEC encourages special educators, administrators, families, advocates, and other members of our special education community to review the proposed changes and share their feedback.

Public comment is open through October 16, 2026.

Learn more and submit your comment: https://bit.ly/4z1bLu9

Michigan Proposes New Stand-Alone Special Education Teacher Credential The proposed SET endorsement would allow qualified teachers to work across multiple special education program areas under one credential. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has proposed a significant change to special edu...

09/25/2026

Michigan CEC is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! ❤️

We recognize the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities and honor the educators, students, families, advocates, and leaders whose voices and experiences strengthen our schools and communities across Michigan.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

09/20/2026

Know someone who has made a difference in the lives of students with exceptionalities? ❤️

Michigan CEC Award applications are NOW OPEN! Help us recognize the incredible students, educators, families, and advocates who make an impact every day across Michigan.

Know someone deserving of recognition? Submit an application by December 18, 2026!

🔗 michigancec.org/michigan-cec-awards

09/18/2026

🌱 Have an idea worth sharing? We want to hear it!

There’s still time to submit a proposal for Michigan CEC’s 87th Annual Conference, Rooted in Relationships!

Share your knowledge, experiences, and strategies with special education professionals from across Michigan. 💙

📅 Proposal deadline: October 31, 2026

Ready to grow the conversation? Submit your proposal today! 🌱
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=SJSGNWGJ&fbclid=IwY2xjawUZaGlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTQxdFpHaTNRdnJVVDVPTndzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenk2XW-SQB-GA_26OkjOMpqgfC_btTZoaHiRqBRTLZh89oxcPc5kmLkj82Wg_aem_dgkikDfCD3T4O71rf-VQlw

🌱 Plant Your Ideas at MCEC 2027!

Have a strategy that’s working? A story worth sharing? An idea that could spark connection, collaboration, or change?

The Call for Proposals is OPEN for the MCEC 87th Annual Conference: Rooted in Relationships, happening March 3–5, 2027 in Grand Rapids!

We’re looking for educators, administrators, related service providers, researchers, advocates, families, and other special education professionals to bring their knowledge and experiences to our conference community.

Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or considering presenting for the first time, we want to hear from you! 🌱

✨ Plant your idea. Grow the conversation. Make an impact.

📅 Proposals due October 31, 2026
📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan
🔗 Submit your proposal at https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=SJSGNWGJ

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