Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Student Chapter

Liberty University Chapter

The Council for Exceptional Children is an international organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children with disabilities and/or gifts. The Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at Liberty was formed early in Spring 2005, inviting all majors to learn about exceptionalities and participate in service of our exceptional community.

Education, Psychology, and Social Work majors are particularly encouraged to engage with this chapter, as they can earn professional development points for courses that require them when approved by course instructors. CEC is also approved as a CSER option, available to those who hold leadership positions within the CEC Student Chapter. If you are interested in participating in leadership, please email the Student Chapter of CEC at council4exceptionalchildren@liberty.edu.

Mission Statement

Within Liberty’s chapter of CEC, it is our mission to advocate, support, and bring awareness of exceptional education within the Liberty and Lynchburg community. Our events and meetings inform and equip future educators and community members as they prepare for professional interaction with exceptional students.

Become a Member

To become a member of Liberty’s CEC chapter, you MUST register through the national organization. Through the national CEC organization, there is a student rate that includes all of the benefits that a professional educator receives. When filling out the online membership application, be sure to select 0430 to become a member of Liberty University’s CEC student chapter.

• Go to the National CEC Website
• Click the Membership tab at the top of the screen
• Click the Join as a New Member
• 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

Chapter Highlight: iKids

In January 2006, Liberty’s chapter of CEC and Thomas Road Baptist Church joined resources to create iKids, a special education ministry to serve children and families with special needs. This ministry has been reformed over many years and has been an answer to the prayers of many people. It is honor to come alongside families within the community and provide sweet opportunities for to experience rest and quality time together. All events are open to the public, and we invite you to join us! View our Facebook for dates. Annual events include

• iKids Karnival
• Breakfast with Santa
• Valentine’s Party
• Easter Party

Contact

Faculty Sponsor, Dr. Sandra Battige, slbattige@liberty.edu

Council4exceptionalchildren@liberty.edu

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