2026-2027 CEC Diversity Leadership Academy
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The Council for Exceptional Children is committed to upholding the vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to support all of our members, volunteers, and staff as well as the infants, toddlers, and students with exceptionalities and their families we serve, especially those differentially impacted by systemic racism. In this spirit, we invite CEC members of racially/ethnically diverse to apply for the Diversity Leadership Academy.
Overview:
The Diversity Leadership Academy is a substantive professional development program established for special education professionals who share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of special education.
Program Purpose:
● To support racial/ethnic minorities that have been historically under-represented in the professions of special education;
● To provide focused educational programming and activities to build and enhance leadership skills;
● To provide an opportunity for program participants to interact with mentors in the professions of special education.