Pre-Service Student Membership
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Learn more about our complimentary student teacher membership and support.
Teacher Candidate Support Network Membership
Welcome to the field of special education! We’re glad you’re here.
Special education is one of the most rewarding careers and CEC’s Pre-Service Student Membership is designed to grow with you throughout your academic studies. Enjoy a comprehensive membership benefits package that supports your educational goals and gives you access to current and emerging topics in special education, tools and resources, online learning, and so much more. Join as a member now and see how CEC membership can support you from college to retirement.
Eligibility
Pre-Service students are:
- Currently enrolled in either a undergraduate or graduate program; and
- Have not graduated and/or worked as a special education professional.
CEC membership is effective one year from joining.
Can't join online? Click here to download an application.
| BENEFITS OF BASIC, FULL, and PREMIER MEMBERSHIP |
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| $1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy* |
| Discounts on All Professional Development; including all content in our Online Learning Library and registration to the CEC Convention and Expo |
| FREE Access to CEC Quick Takes and Select Webinars |
| Access to the Newly Launched Teacher Empowerment Toolkit (Developed in Partnership with Let’s Go Learn) |
| Online Access to "TEACHING Exceptional Children” and “Exceptional Children” Journals |
| The Ability to Join Special Interest Divisions and Affinity Groups |
| Automatic Membership with Your Local State/Provincial Unit |
| Access to CECommunity Online Forums |
| Opportunities to Volunteer and Join Committees |
| Member Savings on Publications, Resources, and Store Purchases |
| Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs |
| Eligibility for CEC Professional Award Nominations |
| FULL MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ALL BASIC BENEFITS PLUS: |
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| Print and Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children” Journal |
| PREMIER MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ALL BASIC & FULL BENEFITS PLUS: |
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| FREE Access to CEC Quick Takes, Select Webinars, and Our Entire Catalogue of Curated PD Collections |
| One (1) Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store |
*All levels of Pre-Service Student membership receive a $1 million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate Student memberships do not include the Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate students may learn more and purchase a policy at https://www.trustforeducators.com/association-landing-page?association=…
Questions or comments?
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