Student Group Membership Package

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Student Group Membership Package gives you and your fellow students the resources and guidance you need to be the best in your future work as special educators. 

From college to retirement, our tools, guidance, and resources are here to support your work and prepare you for the rewarding role as a special education professional. 

From becoming a member to assisting with your membership, groups, event registrations and book orders, we’re here to help.

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Member Benefits

includes all Basic and Full benefits plus:
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
Access to all Live and Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store
Print Copies and Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Print Copies and Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
includes all Basic benefits plus:
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
Access to All Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Print Copies and Online Access to "TEACHING Exceptional Children"
Print Copies and Online Access to "Exceptional Children"
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
Access to CEC’s Online Learning Library and Recorded “Quick Takes” Video Series
Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals

Please note: All levels of Pre-Service Student membership receive a $1 million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy from Forrest T. Jones & Company. Graduate Student Premier memberships include a $250,000 Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate Full and Graduate Basic memberships do not include an insurance policy. For more information or to purchase an insurance policy, please contact Forrest T. Jones & Company at https://www.ftj.com/products/detaillink/181

Group Rates 

Higher education is expensive, which is why CEC designed this membership package with you and your fellow students in mind. Whether you’re looking for the basics or need an additional collection of resources, we have an option that’s affordable for any budget.  

  5-10 Students 11-15 Students 16+ Students
Student Premier Membership $119 $115 $109
Student Full Membership $69 $65 $59
Student Basic Membership $35 $35 $30

To receive preferred pricing, a minimum of five (5) members must join in the same level; fewer than five (5) members will be billed at the standard membership rate.

All members in the package must choose the same membership level at the time of application. Payment or purchase order must be provided at the time of registration and must accompany all membership information before membership activation. No additional discounts available for group memberships.

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Last Updated:  12 May, 2023

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