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Student Council for Exceptional Children

at the University of Florida

THE COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
MISSION, BELIEFS, AND CODE OF ETHICS

Our Mission Statement

The worldwide mission of The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is to improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionatities.
CEC, a nonprofit association, accomplishes its mission, which is carried out in support of special education professionals and others working on behalf of individuals with exceptionalities, by advocating for appropriate governmental policies; by setting professional standards; by providing continuing professional development; by advocating for newly and historically under served individuals with exceptionalities; and by helping professionals achieve the conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

Our Beliefs

We Believe	in advocating for the advancement of the education of individuals with exceptionalities; all individuals have the right to an education; all individuals have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment
We Believe	in equitable access to and meaningful participation in quality educational opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities
We Believe	in the development of preventative programs and services for children deemed to be at risk; in the opportunity for lifelong education for all individuals with exceptionalities.
We Believe	full participation of individuals with exceptionalities enriches all communities; education is a collaborative effort among learners, educators, families, communities, governments, businesses, and industries; CEC is THE professional organization of and for all special education professionals.
We Believe	qualified professionals are essential to meet the diverse .edcational needs of individuals with exceptionalities.
We Believe	all special education professionals have a continuing ..responsibility to improve their practice. CEC has responsibility to assist special education professionals in improving their practice.
We Believe	special education professionals have knowledge and skills to share with educational and other professionals to meet the diverse learning needs of individuals with exceptionalities.