Welcome to the Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children

Welcome to the Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children (LACEC)

LACEC is an affiliate of the national Council For Exceptional Children.and provides a means for networking, professional development, and information-sharing for members.

Mission Statement

The Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children (LACEC) supports the efforts of CEC in advancing the education of children with exceptional learning needs. In order to support programs for students with exceptional learning needs, LACEC focuses on providing outstanding professional development at a reasonable cost, mini-grants for teachers to conduct student-based projects, scholarships for college students, and opportunities for parents, educational professionals, and related service providers to learn about issues in special education.

Services Provided

• Professional development opportunities and resources
• 17 divisions for specialized information
• Journals and newsletters with information on new research findings, classroom practices      ...that work, federal legislation, and policies
• Conventions and conferences
• Special education publications
• Information services such as the National Clearinghouse on Careers Serving Children with ..   Disabilities, and the IDEA Partnerships, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of
   Education