aug 10, 1922 - Council for Exceptional Children Founded

Description:

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) was founded in 1922 by a group of educators at the Teachers College and Columbia University. The CEC advocates for children with special needs, urging government to set appropriate policies for special education. The CEC upholds the standard for professionals working with children with special needs, provides professional development workshops, and aids professionals in finding resources that they need to be effective educators, therapists, and more. (CEC)

The CEC can be contacted at (888) 232-7733 or at service@exceptionalchildren.org

https://exceptionalchildren.org/

Added to timeline:

Date: