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Liberty University Student Chapter
Become a Chapter Member!
- Go to the website www.cec.sped.org
- Click the “Membership” tab at the top of the screen.
- Click the “New CEC Member-Join CEC now” link at the bottom of the page.
- You can read through the membership page, or click on the right hand side, “Join now”
- This will bring you to the application.
- Begin to fill out the application.
- When you come to the section marked “unit” click VA
- For the section marked “Chapter” click “0430-VA-Liberty University Chapter
****This is an important step! If you do not choose Liberty University, our records will not show that you have become a member!
- Continue with the application, as well as the payment process.
- If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail cec@liberty.edu and I will be happy to do the best I can to help you!
Who we are
Students at Liberty University who are majoring in Special Education have started a Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. The CEC is the largest international, non-profit organization that provides support and information for children with disabilities, their families, and those who work with these children.
The Student Chapter of CEC at Liberty was formed early in Spring 2005, and membership is open to all majors. To become an official member of the CEC, one must join the national chapter of the CEC. Through the national CEC organization there is a student rate of $69 with all the benefits that a professional receives just at a lower cost. When filling out the online membership application, be sure to select 0430 to become a member of Liberty University's CEC chapter.
CEC activities are great ways to earn professional points for those courses that require them. Consider being a part of CEC and our activities. This is a great way to touch a life and to change your own!
- To let our light shine by providing support to children with disabilities, their parents, and those who work with these children in our community.
- Goals are to maintain strong leadership within the chapter and to provide a network of support to those in our community.
Link to the National CEC Website: www.cec.sped.org
vision and goals for lu's student cec chapter
- To advance the education of individuals with exceptionalities
- To promote educational, scientific, and charitable purpose
Stay Connected: LU CEC Facebook for Events and News
To keep up with the latest news and upcoming events for Liberty's CEC chapter, visit and join Liberty University CEC: Student Chapter Facebook Group.
fALL 2009 CHAPTER MEETINGS
CEC offers chapter meetings to provide the Liberty community and the Lynchburg community at large the opportunity to hear professional and knowledgeable speakers in the area of working with children with exceptional needs. Door prizes are offered. Come out for these great opportunities to expand your knowledge and awareness of exceptional children!
October 15, 2009 - Alicia Parks > Understanding Students with Deaf/ Blindness
6:30 to 7:30 pm - TE 100/103 (Teacher Education Hall)
November 12, 2009 - Cindy Heying > Post-Secondary Transition
6:30 to 7:30 pm - TE 100/103 (Teacher Education Hall)
** All chapter meetings can be used for professional points for courses.
Partnership with Thomas Road Baptist Church: I Kids
In January 2006, LU and Thomas Road joined resources to form a Special Education Ministry for families who have children with special needs. Students at LU are paired with a child at Thomas Road on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. This ministry has been in the making for years. It is an answer to the prayers of many people. Students at LU are paired with a child at Thomas Road on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. This has been a fun a rewarding experience for all of those involved.
Upcoming events are held for these children include:
- iKids Carnival on Friday, October 30, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Campus North of LU (Tolsma Track).
- Breakfast with Santa on December 5 at Thomas Road Baptist Church
Please contact us if you would like to be involved. Volunteers are needed!!
** Liberty University Students . . .
- . . . can earn professional points for participating in these events!
- . . . can use these events for CSER if the students commit to iKids for the semester, coupled with volunteering for Wednesday evenings (6:30 to 7:30 pm) or Sunday mornings (8:30 to 9:30 or 9:30 to 10:30 or 10:30 to 12:00). Contact Chip Clark, Vice President for CEC, at pgclark@liberty.edu for more information.
