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CEC 2026 Convention & Expo

Virginia CEC looks forward to welcoming you at the National Conference.

 

Thank you for supporting the Virginia CEC Annual Conference!

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LEARN Academy
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Rivermont Schools
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Regent University
University of Lynchburg
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Typically, the Virginia CEC state-level conference attracts higher education professionals, including adjunct professors, full-time professors, lecturers, K-12 special education teachers, early childhood educators and researchers, school psychologists, elementary/middle school administrators, undergraduate and graduate education students, parents of students with disabilities, special education researchers, and representatives from state education agencies. As a not-for-profit, we engage in sponsorships. You can find our sponsorship listing on our website under the resources tab.

 

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Who We Are

The Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a community of educators and partners in learning dedicated to advancing the success of students with exceptionalities in Virginia. As a local CEC Unit, Virginia CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and/or special needs and to enhance engagement of their families.

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