CEC 2027 Special Education Convention & Expo

Columbus, Ohio

March 10, 2027 - March 13, 2027

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 10, 2027 - March 13, 2027		Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215	Details	Add to Calendar `2027-03-10 00:00:00 2027-03-13 00:00:00 CEC 2027 Special Education Convention & Expo https://cecconvention.org/events/cec-2027-special-education-convention-expo Council for Exceptional Children [email protected] America/New_York public`

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Submissions are now open for the Teacher Exchange presentations and Posters for the CEC 2027 Special Education Expo & Convention.

Submit by Oct. 14

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Join Us for the CEC 2027 Convention & Expo in Columbus, OH

The CEC 2027 Convention & Expo is the premier event dedicated to advancing the field of special education. Connect with thousands of educators, researchers, and leaders for four days of professional learning, innovative solutions, and a supportive community.

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Exhibit, Sponsor, and Advertise at the World’s Largest Expo of Special Education Products and Services

Connect with thousands of special education educators, administrators, schools, and decision-makers.

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Why Attend CEC?

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LEARN

Discover evidence-based practices, innovative strategies, and ideas you can put into practice.

CONNECT

Meet thousands of professional who understand the work you do.

EXPLORE

Discover products, services, and resources in the Expo Hall.

GROW

Build your skills, network, and return inspired to make a bigger impact.

icon quotation by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project CEC is one of my favorite conferences because I am so inspired by seeing the community that supports our students with exceptional needs. The world is so divided, but within this group, we share a unifying belief: all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential—no hierarchy of position or title here, just humans with a shared goal.

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