Pre-Service Student Group Membership Package
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Pre-Service Student Group Membership Package gives you and your fellow students the resources and guidance you need to be the best in your future work as special educators.
From college to retirement, our tools, guidance, and resources are here to support your work and prepare you for the rewarding role as a special education professional.
Member Benefits
Insurance Included
All Pre-Service Memberships come with a $1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy from our partner, Forrest T. Jones & Company.
Supportive Community
Connect, collaborate, and share knowledge with special educators and fellow students on CEC’s virtual community.
Professional Journals
Access to our two professional journals, TEACHING Exceptional Children and Exceptional Children with leading research and guidance on important special education topics.
Local and Regional Networking
Enjoy access to local and regional meetups through your local CEC group with events, resources, journals, and more.
Weekly Updates
Stay on top of issues in special education with our weekly newsletters, Special Education TODAY and Policy Insider, delivered straight to your inbox.
Additional Memberships
Want to dive into a particular area of interest? Join a Special Interest Division to get deeper insights into topics that matter to you.
PREMIER
Full
Basic
Please note: All levels of Pre-Service Student membership receive a $1 million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy from Forrest T. Jones & Company. Graduate Student Premier memberships include a $250,000 Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate Full and Graduate Basic memberships do not include an insurance policy. For more information or to purchase an insurance policy, please contact Forrest T. Jones & Company at https://www.trustforeducators.com/association-landing-page?association=…
Group Rates
Higher education is expensive, which is why CEC designed this membership package with you and your fellow students in mind. Whether you’re looking for the basics or need an additional collection of resources, we have an option that’s affordable for any budget.
| 5-10 Students | 11-15 Students | 16+ Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Service Student Premier Membership | $119 | $115 | $109 |
| Pre-Service Student Full Membership | $69 | $65 | $59 |
| Pre-Service Student Basic Membership | $35 | $30 | $25 |
All members in the package must choose the same membership level at the time of application. Payment or purchase order must be provided at the time of registration and must accompany all membership information before membership activation. No additional discounts available for group memberships.
Ready to get started? Click here to complete the online application.