Schedule
Schedule at a Glance
Click the link below to view a schedule overview for CEC 2025 Convention & Expo. Full programming schedule is coming soon.
CEC 2025 OPENING KEYNOTE
Beyond Silos: Creating a Culture of Collaboration to Empower Educators and Students
March 12, 2025 at 5-6:30 pm
Presented by Casey Watts
Imagine a school where every educator feels empowered to contribute and silos are a thing of the past. By dismantling barriers between special education, general education, and administration, we can create collaborative teams that make every educator and student feel valued, empowered, and essential. Discover how to foster a culture of collaboration, celebrate successes, and ensure each educator’s role is clearly defined, valued, and impactful.
Featured Themes
CEC 2025 Convention & Expo will feature two topics area strands identified by our 2025 Program Chairs and our 2025 President: Improving Outcomes for Students Across General Education Settings and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Special Education. These strands are intended to help you identify sessions relevant to some of the most important topics in special education.
Special Events at CEC 2025
Opening Reception
Join us and enjoy an evening with incredible options.... the Leinenkugel Lodge and Beer Garden where you can chat and network, Luckies Tavern will have a DJ spinning great music, Luckie Liquors where you can show off your singing skills with karaoke, or enjoy the live band at Angels Rock Bar. This year's opening reception is one not to be missed!
Awards and Recognition Luncheon
Join us for the Awards and Recognition Luncheon at CEC 2025 to celebrate your colleagues. We'll be recognizing awards recipients from our Special Interest Divisions and Units, as well as the recipients of our CEC Professional Awards
Connect: Division Social
Get ready for CONNECT: A Social Hour to Engage with your peers and CEC’s Special Interest Divisions on Thursday, March 13th from 5 - 6 pm.
Yes I Can Awards Ceremony
The Yes I Can Awards Ceremony is a highlight of every CEC Convention & Expo! Recipients and their families, with travel stipends from CEC, will join convention attendees in Baltimore, Maryland, as they are honored live.
CEC Celebration
Join us on Friday evening for a CEC night at the museum. Connect with colleagues while having a chance to interact with different exhibits including Dinosaur Mysteries, Newton’s Alley and Science Aglow. There will be music, food and drinks.
Receptions
Attend a reception and take advantage of great networking opportunities at CEC 2025.