Council for Exceptional Children
Chapter 99 Illinois

​​​​​​Welcome to the Council for Exceptional Children Chapter 99's website.  CEC Chapter 99 represents the interests of children with special needs and provides support and training to families and educators.  

Our chapter is one of the earliest chapters in the United States and Canada and is one of the most active chapters in the state. CEC Chapter 99 provides many professional development opportunities through workshops on timely and relevant topics.  

Our chapter provides parent and paraprofessional scholarships to attend our workshops.  

We invite you to attend any of our workshops and become part of the CEC Chapter 99 team.


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Welcome to CEC Chapter 99

2024-2025 Programs


Tuesday, September 24, 2024
“Working with Students Who Are Aggressive”
Dr. Rick Van Acker, Professor Emeritus at University of Illinois, Chicago

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
“They Just Can't Get Their Act Together: 100 tips for Executive Function Skills”
Bev Johns, Learning and Behavior Consultant and Author

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
"Taking a Look at Student Anxiety: Diagnosing How Schools Can Help”
Melinda Burrows, Consultant, Advocate, and former Special Educator 

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
(Hybrid workshop- Zoom & In Person)
"Preparing Students for the World of Work: A Model Program”
Bailey Brammeier, Jacksonville #117 Transition Specialist

 

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