We will celebrate ICEC's 75th Anniversary in 2024. We have much to celebrate and look forward to in the next 75 years. Your many contributions as a CEC/ICEC member, presenter, ICEC committee member, and more have made this outstanding accomplishment possible. In celebration of the past and with eager anticipation of the future, we unveil the ICEC 75th Anniversary Leadership Celebration Series. See our Celebration Series lineup by clicking the link below. Virtual presentations on Zoom will take place on the 15th day of every.
Dr. Hollie Mason and five special education undergraduate students from Western Illinois University (WIU) attended the Special Education Legislative Summit in Washington, DC, July 29-August 1, 2024. They learned about three key policy issues (Special Education appropriations, mental health, and the critical nationwide educator shortage). They spoke directly to Congressmembers to share their stories and ask that they co-sponsor federal bills connected with the issues at hand. Dr. Mason and her students wanted to keep their advocacy efforts going beyond DC. Dr. Mason and her students presented, in hybrid format, what they learned as well as provided an opportunity for community members to write to their Congressmembers to ask for change in those key areas. They provided materials and information about how to connect with Senators and Representatives. Improved conditions for students with disabilities results in improved conditions for ALL students!
