Virginia CEC

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High schoolers: We want YOU to win up to a $150,000 scholarship in the Presidential 1776 Award Contest! Only a few days left to register: presidential1776award.org

Today we recognize National Caregivers Day and honor the dedication, compassion and resilience of caregivers across Virginia. Learn more and find support: bit.ly/4bZBFGh

Proud to share that Let’s Go Learn is a Platinum Sponsor at CEC 2026 – 🎉 We can’t wait to connect with educators and leaders who are embracing precision for every learner. 💙 🔗 hubs.la/Q0443yrS0 #CEC2026 #SpecialEducation

VADCDT is excited to announce a Limited Edition T-Shirt Pre-Order Fundraiser🎉 Every shirt purchased directly supports the important transition work that #VADCDT is doing to improve outcomes for students with disabilities! 📲 Order today: lnkd.in/e_gJQRZG #VADCDT2026

Executive Director, Chad Rummel, traveled to Hayes High School to present Rebecca Saunders with CEC's 2026 Teacher of the Year award. Learn more about why she was nominated: lnkd.in/eddV_qZj

CEC President Ben Tillotson & Kim Knackstedt, Principal Consultant of Unlock Access LLC, unpack what advocacy looks like in practice and why educators are already far more political and powerful than they may realize. Read more: lnkd.in/esT_mqeq

Help shape CEC's future! The Board of Directors is reviewing and updating the Strategic Plan and wants to hear from you. Take our short survey to make your voice heard! Both members and non-members are invited to participate. Take the survey today: lnkd.in/eBw2575s

Read more about the initiative and what it includes, such as collaborations that will help prepare educators to meet the needs of the communities they serve: lnkd.in/ePmwwVfz

🎉February is CTE Month!! At CCC, we celebrate the hands-on learning, real-world skills, and career pathways that prepare our students for their futures. From classroom to career, CTE empowers students to turn their passions into professions. Celebrate today, own tomorrow! 💚💙

Just a reminder that you are doing your best, and that’s more than enough. It’s okay to take it one day at a time.

Did you know humans can see an estimated 10 million colors? Color us inspired! 🌈 We put the theory to the test by mixing vibrant hues and creating mesmerizing mandalas at La Crescenta Library. Join us for more events like this at a library near you: ow.ly/3q7e50XVNWQ

Join CEC for an exciting session focused on rebuilding trust in special education through practical, real-world approaches. Register today: lnkd.in/e8XCsfsd

On January 28th, OSERS hosted a formal listening session to hear personal experiences with special education and vocational rehabilitation from parents, teachers, students with disabilities, and other advocates. Read more: lnkd.in/eVBaZw4y

From IDEA funding and federal legislation to local budget priorities and workforce challenges, we'll cover critical issues shaping services for children and youth with disabilities and look ahead to 2026. Register today: lnkd.in/e_w6aKZU

From her early work in the classroom to her current role as President of Virginia CEC, her experience reflects how engagement, mentorship, and persistence can shape both career pathways and leadership impact. Read more here: lnkd.in/eixiiSFF

Check out this week's edition of Virginia Education Update. Edition: 2026-3: ow.ly/HYjE50Y65kZ Subscribe here to get weekly updates delivered to your inbox: ow.ly/7xMp50Y65kX

Don't miss your chance to join CEC's Teacher Candidate Support Network for your semester of student teaching! Learn more and join today: lnkd.in/e2AR9edm

"The 325K grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, IGNITE marks the second major interdisciplinary preparation grant awarded to the University in recent years." Find out more about the program: lnkd.in/gw2emYcV