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CEC 2025 Convention & Expo
Baltimore, Maryland
March 12, 2025 - March 15, 2025

About the Convention

Each year at the CEC Convention & Expo, thousands of special education professionals from around the world come together to learn, share, grow, and connect. With hundreds of sessions on just about every topic in the field, the CEC Convention & Expo is THE professional development event for special educators to find research, tips, and strategies you can actually apply to supporting students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

Registration

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Add-On Workshops

CEC offers workshops on Wednesday, March 12, and Saturday, March 15. These additional full- and half-day opportunities provide a closer look into a range of topics that will help you enhance your practice.

These workshops will cover topics like crafting IEPs, AI and Education, improving student outcomes, specially designed instruction, and so much more! 

Register for In-Person Workshops

Additional cost for workshops.

 

Important Dates
Early Bird registration ends November 7, 2024
Hotel Cut-off February 7, 2025
Accessibility Requests due February 12, 2025

 

Location

Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Date

March 12, 2025 - March 15, 2025
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Partner with CEC at the World’s Largest Expo Supporting Special Education

You have a unique opportunity to showcase your products, programs and services to thousands of special and gifted education professionals at the CEC Annual Convention & Expo. Join us March 12-15, 2025 as we host this annual event in Baltimore, MD. This is your prime opportunity to meet teachers, administrators, faculty, higher ed and other prospective customers who are most interested in the solutions that you offer. 

CEC 2025 Partners

Registration and Rates

Explore registration options, register online, or download a purchase order to attend CEC 2025! Consider the In-Person PLUS registration option, which includes both in-person AND virtual registration, as well as a ticket to the CEC Celebration reception.

Housing

CEC is pleased to be working with Visit Baltimore as the official and only housing bureau for the CEC Annual Convention.

Meet Our Keynotes

We are pleased to introduce our opening Keynote speaker and our Keynote panelists, who will be appearing in Baltimore, Maryland.

Schedule at a Glance

View an overview of the CEC 2025 schedule and plan your learning with us this year at convention.

Special Events

Learn about all the special events happening at this year's convention, including CEC Celebration, Yes I Can Awards, and more.

Featured Strands

CEC 2025 will feature two topics area strands:

  • Improving Outcomes for Students Across General Education Settings
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Special Education

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