Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children (TNCEC)

10/08/2026

📣 Our October TN CEC Newsletter is here!🍂

We’re excited to share that the October newsletter is now available on the TN CEC website! 🎉 Take a look for the latest news, updates, events, professional learning opportunities, and happenings from TN-CEC.

👉 We encourage you to take a few minutes to check it out and stay connected with what’s happening across special education in Tennessee!

🔗 Head over to the TN CEC website and read the October newsletter today! https://bit.ly/3Uk9QC1

TN CEC Newsletter

10/06/2026

📣 FREE TN-CEC WEBINAR SERIES!

Join us Thursday, October 29 for:

IEPs as Tools for Advocacy: Where Relationships Meet Responsibility

Presenters Keishana L. Barnes, PhD, and Lasheba W. Hilliard, Ed.D. will lead a conversation about IEPs, advocacy, family engagement, educational systems, culturally responsive teaching, behavior, classroom management, transition planning, and inclusive education for students with disabilities.

🗓 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 3:30–4:30 p.m. CDT | 4:30–5:30 p.m. EDT
💻 FREE webinar

Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here: https://forms.gle/d8zGxSwaPxGtZ7KG6

Please share with colleagues who may be interested. We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

As members of the CEC community, it’s up to us to choose leaders who are well-qualified, forward-thinking, and bring diverse perspectives to guide our mission.

🗳️ Watch your inbox for an email from SurveyMonkey with your unique voting link.

📖 Take time over the next couple of weeks to learn about the candidates and what they’ll bring to CEC. Voting closes October 5.

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of CEC!

Learn more: https://exceptionalchildren.org/cecs-board-directors-elections-2026

09/13/2026

Through September 18th receive 20% off all membership categories and tiers using code: CECBTS26

A new school year brings new students, new challenges, and new opportunities to make an impact. Start strong with a professional community built specifically for special educators. CEC provides the resources, learning, connections, and advocacy you need to grow in your practice—and make a difference for your students.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/membership

09/11/2026

“A new school year brings new students, new challenges, and new opportunities to make an impact. You've got this, and we've got your back!



Start or continue strong with a professional community built specifically for special educators. CEC provides the resources, learning, connections, and advocacy you need to grow in your practice—and make a difference for your students.



Through September 30th receive 20% off all membership categories and tiers using code: CECBTS26



https://exceptionalchildren.org/membership”

09/09/2026

📣 FREE TN-CEC WEBINAR!

Join us Thursday, September 24 for:

IEPs as Tools for Advocacy: Building Trust: The Family-Friendly IEP

Presenters Amy Callender, PhD, and Shelley Vanegas, Ed.S. will share practical strategies for strengthening family partnerships and using the IEP process to build trust and better support students with disabilities.

🗓 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 3:30–4:30 p.m. CDT | 4:30–5:30 p.m. EDT
💻 FREE webinar

Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here:
https://forms.gle/d8zGxSwaPxGtZ7KG6

Please share with colleagues who may be interested. We hope to see you there!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from CEC! Special education professionals work diligently every day to provide high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education for individuals with disabilities. We are truly grateful for your service and dedication to this important field. Thank you for all that you do!

09/02/2026

A new school year brings new students, new challenges, and new opportunities to make an impact. You've got this, and we've got your back!

Start or continue strong with a professional community built specifically for special educators. CEC provides the resources, learning, connections, and advocacy you need to grow in your practice—and make a difference for your students.

Through September 30th receive 20% off all membership categories and tiers using code: CECBTS26

https://exceptionalchildren.org/membership