Individual Membership
Find the Membership That Fits You
CEC offers seven membership categories designed based on your professional journey. Whether you’re a teacher candidate, classroom educator, related services professionals, faculty member, or school administrator, there’s a path that matches your needs—and grows with you.
| Premier | Full | Basic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Service Student | $135 | $80 | $40 | Pre-Service undergraduate or graduate (including doctoral) students who have not yet held any position as a professional in special education. All levels of Pre-Service Student membership receive a $1 million Student Educator Professional Liability Insurance policy. Learn More |
| Graduate Student | $165 | $99 | $59 | Current graduate students (including doctoral) who are returning for an additional degree after or while concurrently holding a professional position in special education. Learn More |
| Early Career Professional | $195 | $119 | $69 | Special or general education professionals with three or fewer years of professional experience. Learn More |
| Professional | $219 | $139 | $85 | Special or general education professionals with more than three years of professional experience and interested parties. Learn More |
| Paraeducator | $139 | $85 | $45 | Individuals employed to provide instructional or related support to students and their families under the direction and supervision of a certified special education teacher. Learn More |
| Retired Professional | $159 | $89 | $49 | Special education and education professionals who have retired from the field and no longer hold a professional position – employee, consultant, or otherwise - in education or special education. Learn More |
| Family/Parent Affiliate | $139 | $85 | $45 | Individuals who are interested in special education but are not employed (including as consultants) in any field of education and/or special education. Learn More |
No matter which category you choose, every member gains access to CEC’s robust professional development, a supportive community, and opportunities to advance in the field.
Group Membership
Group Membership is available for teams of five or more and designed to help schools, districts, and organizations strengthen their professional community by learning, growing, and accessing resources as a collective. Enjoy shared benefits, foster collaboration, and build a stronger foundation for supporting all learners—together.