About Us
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the leading voice for special and gifted education. Through the vision and dedication of its members, the CEC sets the standard for high quality education for children and youth with exceptionalities. The Council ensures the needs of children and youth with exceptionalities are met in educational legislation, establishes professional standards for the field, and develops initiatives to improve special education practice. CEC is known as THE source for easily accessible online and hardcopy information, resources, and professional development for special educators. The CEC has been a professional home to special educators for almost 100 years.
About Alaska CEC
The Alaska Council for Exceptional Children connects educators, families, and advocates across the state, from Utqiaġvik to Ketchikan to Unalaska and everywhere in between. We share Alaska-focused updates, resources, and professional learning that reflect the realities of our schools and communities. Together, we connect Alaskan educators, advocate for strong special education services, and serve as a resource for families and professionals statewide. We partner with organizations across Alaska to strengthen support for exceptional learners and make sure to have some fun along the way, building friendships and community across the miles.
Our Mission
Get Involved
Get involved with the Alaska Council for Exceptional Children! Help support special education across the state by joining as a member, taking part in learning opportunities, or helping with projects that benefit exceptional learners. Along the way, you’ll meet educators, families, and advocates surrounded by Alaska’s glaciers, tundra, taiga, mountains, and fjords and have a great time building community across the miles.
Contact Us
The Alaska CEC primarily communicates with its members through emails, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and via this website. The most effect way for you to communicate with the Alaska CEC is through the following email address: [email protected]