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.
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 meeting the diverse
educational needs of individuals with exceptionalities.
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 education and other professionals to meet the diverse learning needs of individuals with exceptionalities.
Special education professionals should practice in a manner consistent with CEC's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.
Special education professionals have
a responsibility to collaborate with other professionals who work with individuals with exceptionalities to improve the delivery of instruction.
WE BELIEVE. . .
Governments have a responsibility to assure the provision of a free and appropriate education for all individuals with exceptionalities.
CEC is committed to an international orientation
to all of its professional activities.
WE BELIEVE. . .
CEC shapes the future of education by fulfilling its mission.
Adopted by the CEC Delegate Assembly, April 16, 1982
