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Early Career Professional Membership

Welcome to the profession! Did you know we offer discounted membership rates for educators with three or fewer years of professional experience?

As an early career member, you can take advantage of the professional development, reliable resources, member discounts, and support you need to advance your career at a price you can actually afford.

Eligibility

All new professionals within the first three years of graduation are welcome—teachers, support personnel, researchers, faculty members, and more! 

 

Can't join online? Click here to download an application.

 

includes BASIC and FULL benefits plus:
$250,000 of Professional Liability Insurance*
Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store
Print Copies and Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Print Copies and Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
includes ALL Basic benefits plus:
Print Copies and Online Access to "TEACHING Exceptional Children"
Print Copies and Online Access to "Exceptional Children"
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals
Access to all Live and Recorded Webinars Available in CEC's Online Learning Library
Online Access to “TEACHING Exceptional Children”
Online Access to “Exceptional Children”
”Special Education TODAY” Weekly e-Newsletter
Access to Networking Through the All-Member Forum
Member Savings on Professional Development, Publication, Events and Resources
Access to Join Special Interest Divisions
Membership in State/Provincial Local Unit
Preferred Member Pricing on Insurance Programs
Access to the CEC Career Center, the Largest Job Bank Devoted Exclusively to Special Education Professionals

* For eligibility, restrictions or questions, contact Forrest T. Jones & Company at https://ftj.com/products/detaillink/181

Early Career Professional Resources

Navigating your first years teaching can be quite a challenge. From learning your new role to understanding how to best support your students, we have the resources to help you get started confidently. 

Explore the Resource Center

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