CEC 2027 Special Education Convention & Expo

Columbus, Ohio

March 10, 2027 - March 13, 2027

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
March 10, 2027 - March 13, 2027		Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215	Details	Add to Calendar `2027-03-10 00:00:00 2027-03-13 00:00:00 CEC 2027 Special Education Convention & Expo https://cecconvention.org/events/cec-2027-special-education-convention-expo Council for Exceptional Children [email protected] America/New_York public`

Registration

Submissions are now open for the Teacher Exchange presentations and Posters for the CEC 2027 Special Education Expo & Convention.

Submit by Oct. 14

Registration

Make Your Case to Attend

HELP YOU SECURE APPROVAL AND ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND CEC 2027

Justification Letter

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Hours

EARN OVER 20 CEU HOURS

LEARN CEUs at CEC 2027

Pre and Post-Convention Workshops

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Join Us for the CEC 2027 Convention & Expo in Columbus, OH

The CEC 2027 Convention & Expo is the premier event dedicated to advancing the field of special education. Connect with thousands of educators, researchers, and leaders for four days of professional learning, innovative solutions, and a supportive community.

Comprehensive professional development
Networking opportunities
Exhibit hall with the latest products and services
Inspiring keynote speakers
Special events and recognition

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONVENTION

Exhibit, Sponsor, and Advertise at the World’s Largest Expo of Special Education Products and Services

Connect with thousands of special education educators, administrators, schools, and decision-makers.

Expo and Partnerships

Why Attend CEC?

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LEARN

Discover evidence-based practices, innovative strategies, and ideas you can put into practice.

CONNECT

Meet thousands of professional who understand the work you do.

EXPLORE

Discover products, services, and resources in the Expo Hall.

GROW

Build your skills, network, and return inspired to make a bigger impact.

What Attendees Are Saying

icon quotation by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project CEC is more than an educational program, a networking opportunity, or a job connection; it is a place to breathe, to regroup, and to feel supported in a time when I feel like an island.

icon quotation by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project CEC does a wonderful job of making educators feel appreciated and respected throughout the entire convention. I always leave with new ideas, tools, and friendships.

icon quotation by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project This was the highlight of my year! I learned so much and plan to take back many strategies, ideas, and resources to share with my colleagues.

icon quotation by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project CEC is one of my favorite conferences because I am so inspired by seeing the community that supports our students with exceptional needs. The world is so divided, but within this group, we share a unifying belief: all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential—no hierarchy of position or title here, just humans with a shared goal.

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