Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children (TNCEC)

06/23/2026

CEC is joining advocates from across the country on Thursday for a national call-in day in support of people served by IDEA, their parents, professionals, and other concerned stakeholders. We will be phoning Congress with a unified message: keep IDEA in the U.S. Department of Education. You do not have to be a member of CEC to access the script and contact your representative!

For more information on contacting your representative and a sample script, please visit: https://exceptionalchildren.org/events/national-idea-call-day

06/23/2026

We are proud to report that we are on the list! The time is now to let our voices be heard.

CEC joins nearly 600 disability, civil rights, and education organizations in opposing the Administration's efforts to transfer OSERS to HHS and OCR to DOJ through Interagency Agreements (IAAs). These agreements undermine the core foundation of federal disability, education, and civil rights policy and implementation.

Read more: https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/broad-coalition-disability-civil-rights-and-education-organizations-denounces-eds-latest

06/19/2026

Established in 2021 as a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Today serves as an opportunity for Black Americans to celebrate their resilience and historical achievements through education, community events, and more.

Read about the history of Juneteenth and explore the resources provided by the National Museum of African American History & Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

06/16/2026

The Administration has announced its plan to move special education from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services. At its core, IDEA is an education law, and moving special education programs to HHS deemphasizes its purpose.

Take action and contact your representatives: https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/121668/Respond

06/15/2026

📢 Attention TN CEC Members!

Be sure to check your email and cast your vote for this year's TN CEC leadership candidates. Your voice matters, and your participation helps shape the future of our organization and the work we do together to support students, families, and professionals across Tennessee!

Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/jJuSxEs8xngZEjdY6

🗳️ Voting closes tonight, so please don't wait!

📢 Attention TN CEC Members!

Be sure to check your email and cast your vote for this year's TN CEC leadership candidates. Your voice matters, and your participation helps shape the future of our organization and the work we do together to support students, families, and professionals across Tennessee!

Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/jJuSxEs8xngZEjdY6

🗳️ Voting closes on June 15, so don't wait!

06/05/2026

📢 Attention TN CEC Members!

Be sure to check your email and cast your vote for this year's TN CEC leadership candidates. Your voice matters, and your participation helps shape the future of our organization and the work we do together to support students, families, and professionals across Tennessee!

Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/jJuSxEs8xngZEjdY6

🗳️ Voting closes on June 15, so don't wait!

06/04/2026

Are you interested in presenting at the Council for Exceptional Children 2027 Convention? Here’s your chance to submit a proposal and share your expertise! Click the link for more information and to submit! https://cecconvention.org

05/11/2026

The deadline to apply is this week! Check your emails for the application link!

📣 TN CEC Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for:
⭐ President-Elect
⭐ Member-at-Large

Open to all current TN CEC members

📧 Check your email today for details and the nomination form.

🗓 Deadline:May 16, 2026 | 11:59 p.m.

Step into leadership and help shape the future of TN-CEC!

05/04/2026

📣 TN CEC Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for:
⭐ President-Elect
⭐ Member-at-Large

Open to all current TN CEC members

📧 Check your email today for details and the nomination form.

🗓 Deadline:May 16, 2026 | 11:59 p.m.

Step into leadership and help shape the future of TN-CEC!

04/15/2026

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