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CEC 2027 Special Education Convention & Expo

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Join Us March 10-13 in Columbus, OH

The CEC 2027 Special Education 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.

REGISTRATION

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icon quotation by Adrien Coquet from the Noun ProjectCEC 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.

Location

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Date

March 10, 2027 - March 13, 2027
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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Registration

EARLY BIRD RATES END OCTOBER 23

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Hours

EARN OVER 20 CEU HOURS

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Schedule at a Glance

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Pre- and Post-Convention Workshops

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Hotel and Travel

CUT OFF DATE OF FEBRUARY 8, 2027

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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.

CEC 2027 EXPO AND PARTNERSHIPS

 

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.
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CEC 2026 keynote
EXPLORE
Discover products, services, and resources in the Expo Hall.
GROW
Build your skills, network, and return inspired to make a bigger impact.

 

Thank You to Our Premier Partners

PLATINUM
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Let's Go Learn
GOLD
Forrest T. Jones & Company
The Intentional IEP
SILVER
Everway
Evidence-Based AI Platform for SPED
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BRONZE
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Eluma
star autism support
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