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Books for Change USA wants to make sure that newer teachers (First -Third year) have plenty of high-quality, diverse books for their classrooms! Visit https://www.booksforchangeusa.org/funding to submit your application. Winners announced in August!

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe day!

We are excited to celebrate Disability Pride Month throughout the month of July!

CEC is accepting nominations for the Yes I Can Awards until September 27. CEC is proud to recognize children and youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways. Presented each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, the Yes I Can Awards recognize 12 outstanding students with exceptionalities in six categories: Academics, Arts, School & Community Activities, Self-Advocacy, Technology, and Transition.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i-can-awards-cec-national

CEC's Life Centered Education (LCE) is a handy, all-in-one collection of practical activities promoting social-emotional development and responsible adulthood. With over 1,200 lesson plans, built-in assessments, and progress tracking for IEPs, LCE propels learning gains in academic and functional skills.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/improving-your-practice/life-centered-education-transition-curriculum

The UNG College of Education is delighted to host the Education Technology Summit (https://ung.edu/college-of-education/conferences-and-workshops/educational-technology-summit.php) on July 18, 2024. The Summit will be held at the new Cottrell Center on the UNG Dahlonega campus from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Thanks to the generous donation of our sponsors, 2Teach Global (https://2teachllc.com/) and Georgia Power, (https://www.georgiapower.com/) we can offer this exciting day of professional learning for free! Lunch will be provided. Please note that we are limited to 200 attendees, so please be sure to register soon. A waitlist will be used once we reach capacity.

Please visit our website to learn more about the Summit and our growing list of speakers. The
registration and presentation submission links are live on the site, as well.



If you have any questions, please contact April Nelms at
[email protected] ([email protected]).

Don’t forget the GaCEC All Members Meeting is this Saturday (6/22) from 9:00-11:00. Check your email to RSVP for the zoom link!

Attention all GaCEC members, join us for our Annual All Members Meeting via zoom on June 22nd at 9:00am. Check your email for the zoom link!

Get ready for ! Registration is now open. Join us and thousands of special education professionals in Baltimore, MD next year for a convention packed with learning, networking, connection, and growth.

Register today: https://cecconvention.org/registration

Save the date! CEC's Fall PD Fair will take place on Thursday, October 24. Join us for an exciting event packed with virtual live sessions that will help you thrive in your practice!

Want to learn more and get notified when registration opens? Fill out this form: https://cec1785.wufoo.com/forms/qoxvzf31tq6fkv

Teachers and School Leaders! Want to learn more about educating students with autism and developmental disabilities? Registration is open for the 2024 DADD Summer Symposium in Birmingham, Alabama. Join us on June 13th, 2024 9am-3pm in-person at the University of Alabama, Birmingham or online. Check for updates on the website.

Reminder to submit your GaCEC Award Nominations today! See the link in our bio to nominate someone who is doing excellent work for individuals with disabilities for for educators of students with exceptionalities.

UPDATE! The call for proposals for the DADD Conference has been extended to May 31st!

Do you know an individual doing exceptional work with or for individuals with intellectual disabilities? Nominate them for a GaCEC award! Nominations are due May 31st. See the link in our Instagram bio to nominate!

Honoring the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Today, we remember and give thanks to those who served our country with courage and dedication.

The UNG College of Education is delighted to host the Education Technology Summit (https://ung.edu/college-of-education/conferences-and-workshops/educational-technology-summit.php) on July 18, 2024. The Summit will be held at the new Cottrell Center on the UNG Dahlonega campus from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 
 
Thanks to the generous donation of our sponsors, 2Teach Global (https://2teachllc.com/) and Georgia Power, (https://www.georgiapower.com/) we can offer this exciting day of professional learning for free! Lunch will be provided. Please note that we are limited to 200 attendees, so please be sure to register soon. A waitlist will be used once we reach capacity.
 
Please visit our website to learn more about the Summit and our growing list of speakers. The
registration and presentation submission links are live on the site, as well. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact April Nelms at 
[email protected] ([email protected]).

CEC is proud to recognize children and youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways. Presented each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, the Yes I Can Awards recognize 12 outstanding students with exceptionalities. Nominations are accepted until September 27, 2024.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i-can-awards-cec-national

The Call for Proposals is open! If you have groundbreaking ideas, innovative research, or inspiring insights to share, this is your chance to shine. Proposals are due by June 10 at 5 PM ET.

Learn more and submit: https://councilforexceptionalchildren.submittable.com/submit

Join us this week in celebrating the amazing teachers out there! Thank you for all that you do!

Happy to all of the teachers making an impact!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many!

🌍 Happy Earth Day! Today, let’s celebrate our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship as we continue to advocate for inclusivity and support for all. Together, let’s work towards a greener, more accessible future for generations to come.

Spread kindness and friendship around your school! There are several ways to participate:
Have your students write kind and friendly phrases on sticky notes and hang them on your door, on lockers, or around the school
Students can write encouraging messages about friendship and inclusion and display them in a central location, such as bulletin boards or cafeterias.
Students write messages of friendship and kindness and give them to others. This can be contained within your classroom, across the school, or grades (ex. 5th-graders writing notes to 1st-graders, etc.).
Infants and toddlers can use this day to practice making friends and including their peers in activities.

Get out that construction paper and tape; it’s time to decorate your door! Incorporate this year’s theme, “Accessibility for All,” in your design and get the word out to your school about Exceptional Children’s Week. Snap a picture of your door and use the hashtag and the Council for Exceptional Children will share it on our social media. For our infants and toddlers, creating artwork with themes of inclusion, friendship, and positivity can be used to adorn classrooms and hallways. Don’t forget to tag us so we can share your amazing creations!

Tag us in your Wear Your Colors Wednesday pictures! We want to see all the bright colors in honor of

🌈👕 Wednesday is Wear Your Colors Day during Exceptional Children's Week! Let's wear our brightest hues to celebrate the unique talents and abilities of exceptional children. Together, we create a colorful tapestry of diversity and inclusion. 🎨

Green - Sensory disabilities
Blue - Emotional and Behavioral disabilities
White - Invisible disabilities and Giftedness
Gold - Neurodivergence
Red - Physical Disabilities

🌐💡 It's Assistive Tech Tuesday during Exceptional Children's Week! Let's recognize the transformative impact of assistive technology in leveling the playing field for children and youth with disabilities. Every child deserves access to tools that help them shine! 📱

📖❤️ It's the start of Exceptional Children's Week! Let's start with Open Your Books to Access Day, embracing stories centered on children and youth with disabilities.Together, let's create a more inclusive world! 📚💕

Be sure to tag us in your ECW pictures all week long!

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Contest Submission Deadline- April 26, 2024

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