2008-2009 CEC Chapter #418 Officers

Council for Exceptional Children, Student Chapter #418

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the professional organization for special educators, offers exciting opportunities to new and continuing professionals in the field of special education. The College of Education's student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children is a student-led organization for those interested in providing appropriate educational opportunities for students with special needs. Through the excellent leadership of its officers, the CEC student chapter has been involved with several fun and interesting service-learning activities, including local Special Olympics events and the Sara Spano Clothing Bank. In addition, the organization holds semester meetings with guest speakers to discuss pertinent issues concerning the profession of teaching, students with diverse educational needs, and disability and culture. A recent highlight for the chapter includes sending several of its officers and members to the Annual Conference of the Georgia Federation Council for Exceptional Children.

This year's chapter officers are working hard to continue to make this a chapter that serves the needs and interests of its members. If you are interested in becoming involved as a member or have any suggestions regarding chapter activities, feel free to contact any of the officers:

President: Rachel Foland

Vice-President: Christina Grant

Secretary: Mary Ann Reynolds

Treasurer: Whitney Hudgens

Membership Chair: Brittney Davis

Newsletter Editor: Cathy Russell

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Greg Blalock & Dr. Mary Beth Hendricks

Come Learn More About Student Teaching from the Student Teacher's Perspective!

Our next chapter meeting will be held Tuesday, April 21, from 6:30-7:30pm in Jordan 335. Come enjoy food and drink while learning more about the student-teaching experience from current and former student teachers. This round-table discussion will provide important advice, survival tips, and other 'inside' information from the perspective of those who have just completed the student-teaching semester. See their student-teaching portfolios to give you a better idea of what to expect when you are student teaching. Also, you'll learn more about the GACE testing from those who've recently completed it. Come just to listen or to ask questions to those who have recent, first-hand experience! Members and non-members welcome to come socialize with your peers outside of class as a community of professionals concerned with improving local education for ALL students with diverse educational needs. Members who bring a non-member can get both of your names entered in a drawing for door prizes. Come be a part of your professional organization!