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About Ontario CEC

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.

CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents, internationally renowned for its expertise and leadership, working collaboratively with strategic partners to ensure that all students are valued and fully participating members of society. As a diverse and vibrant professional community, CEC is a trusted voice in shaping education practice and policy.

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Ontario CEC Chapters

Chapter 289 Chapter 391 Chapter 56 Chapter 543 Chapter 125

Hamilton/Wentworth

Halton/Peel

Toronto

York

Windsor/Essex

Ontario CEC Subdivisions

Division of Leaders & Legacy

DLL

Division of Autism & 
Developmental Disabilities

DADD

Ontario Council of Administrators of Special Education

OCASE

CEC Ontario Student Chapter

OSC

President: Dianne Parr
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President: Cindy Perras
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President: Laurie Moore
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Liaison: Isabella Favero
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Bylaws and Constitution

Board of Directors

Strategic Plan

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