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Writing Against Dismantling—Defending the Future of Special Education and Rehabilitation

The fields of special education and rehabilitative services stand at a perilous crossroads. The ongoing dismantling of the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the...

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Exceptional Children

Publish date:

11/18/2025

When Is It OHI? A Review of Case Law Decisions for OHI - ADHD Eligibility

Educators, families, and policy actors rely on federal and state special education law to inform many decision-making processes. Vague eligibility criteria within the laws can result in conflict...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

07/29/2025

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The Council for Exceptional Children works with policymakers on Capitol Hill, in the administration, and throughout the federal government to shape legislation that advances the lives of individuals...

The CEC Impact Award

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Commendation/Proclamation

Last Updated: 2 February, 2026

The CEC Impact Award recognizes an individual or community/corporate organization that has had an impact on CEC’s strategic work and/or the field of special education.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations can be made year-round.

Deadline:

December 31, 2026

Presented by:

CEC National

IDEA at 50—Progress, Equity, and the Work Ahead: The Editors

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a landmark civil rights law born of advocacy and struggle that aimed to fundamentally reshape the...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

08/25/2025

A Refusal to Normalize Homogeneity, Inequity, and Exclusion in Special Education

When we began the editorship of Exceptional Children (EC) less than 2 years ago, we expressed our intention to continue strengthening the range and relevance of scholarship published in our field of...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

05/30/2025

Critical Special Education: Navigating Special Education Realities and Working Toward the Ideals of Disability Studies in Education

There are two divergent perspectives about how best to understand and serve students with disabilities: Traditional Special Education and Disability Studies in Education. These fields represent...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

05/08/2025

Existence and Persistence During Divisive and Uncertain Times

In recent years, the concerted efforts to roll back progress in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives have posed an existential threat to special education and the...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

03/18/2025

Rightful Presence? Teacher Candidates Navigating Inclusive Education for Youth With Complex Support Needs

The purpose of this study, grounded in rightful presence and disability studies in education, was to examine contextual factors and teacher candidates’ agentic moves when transforming schools towards...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

03/11/2025

Deeping the Commitment to Our Editorial Vision and Recognizing Areas for Comprehensive Reform in Special Education

In our first year as editors of Exceptional Children (EC), we shared our vision to advance equitable educational access, participation, and outcomes for children and youth with disabilities by...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

12/16/2024

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