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Ontario Council for Exceptional Children (Ontario CEC) 69th Annual Special Education Conference
Enhancing Inclusive & Accessible Learning, Mattering,and Well-being for All

Friday, December 5 – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Toronto, Ontario

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Ontario CEC recognizes outstanding service to exceptional children and honors students excelling in academics, arts, community, technology, self-advocacy, or transition.

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Join Ontario CEC to get cutting-edge information on special education in Ontario. Members join CEC Headquarters and are automatically linked to Ontario CEC updates, conference prices, and more.

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In honour of the Ontario 65th Anniversary in 2021, a history and artifacts have been compiled to honour and recognize the many special educators who have dedicated their time to the Ontario CEC organization.

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The Ontario Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a community of educators and partners in learning dedicated to advancing the success of students with exceptionalities in Ontario. As a local CEC Unit, Ontario CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and/or special needs and to enhance engagement of their families.

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