Pre-Service Student Membership

Welcome to the field of special education! We’re glad you’re here. 

Special education is one of the most rewarding careers and CEC’s Pre-Service Student Membership is designed to grow with you throughout your academic studies. Enjoy a comprehensive membership benefits package that supports your educational goals and gives you access to current and emerging topics in special education, tools and resources, online learning, and so much more. Join as a member now and see how CEC membership can support you from college to retirement. 

Eligibility

Pre-Service students are:

  • Currently enrolled in either a undergraduate or graduate program; and
  • Have not graduated and/or worked as a special education professional.

CEC membership is effective one year from joining.

 

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

 
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Member Benefits

includes all Basic and Full benefits plus:
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
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
Join for $135/year
includes all Basic benefits plus:
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
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
Join for $80/year
$1 Million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance Policy*
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
Join for $40/year

 

Questions or comments? 

CEC’s Member Services Team is here to assist you. Visit our Customer Service Center to learn how you can contact us for support.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

 

*All levels of Pre-Service Student membership receive a $1 million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate Student memberships do not include the Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Graduate students may learn more and purchase a  policy at https://www.trustforeducators.com/association-landing-page?association=…

Last Updated:  14 July, 2025

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