Executive Director, Council for Exceptional Children. Association Leader, Special Ed. Advocate, FUNcle, #firstgen, he/him. Opinions are mine, not my employer

Washington DC
Joined May 2011
CEC looks forward to working with newly confirmed Secretary McMahon to preserve IDEA at the Department of Education to educate and serve all students. exceptionalchildren.org/site…
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Meet our Partner of the Month: Quinnipiac University School of Education. The Quinnipiac University School of Education will empower you through a unique suite of graduate degree offerings in special education and beyond. qu.edu/information-request/r…
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Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE retweeted
Tuscaloosa Whole Child was the weekend cover story for the @tuscaloosanews 🎓Making great strides & transforming lives @WSCCEdu @DrChuckYeager @AngieFMorrison @MichelleAccard1 @seanslade @RumChad @ldjc47 @Dr_Kerch @DanielGulchak @tidecam #wholechild @UofAlabama @NickyJonFoster
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OSERS & OESE have released guidance on functional behavior assessments (FBAs). An informational webinar will be held on 12/3. Read the new guidance: sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files… Register for the webinar: ed-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/r…
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Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE retweeted
8 days away! ⏰
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Tomorrow, House appropriators will vote on a proposal that includes large cuts to education programs, including Title I and school-based mental health services. Additionally, the proposal flat-funds most special education programs. Make your voice heard: exceptionalchildren.org/take…
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Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE retweeted
Last week CEEDAR was recognized with the CEC Impact Award, a huge honor given to a well-deserving team of leaders and change makers! 🏆🎉
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Congratulations to Theresa Copple, CEC's 2024 Teacher of the Year! Theresa will be honored at CEC's 2024 Convention and Expo. Read more about Theresa Copple and her excellent contributions: exceptionalchildren.org/blog…
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Interested in hearing success stories for addressing school shortages? Join this townhall tomorrow to hear about best practices to address shortages, success stories, and share ideas and strategies. Register now: bit.ly/3tmgVnH
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Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE retweeted
Our 75th annual FCEC conference kicks off on Thursday, 10/5/23, with our Pre-conference Workshop, “High Leverage Assessment Practices.” You won't want to miss this dynamic presentation! See you in Lake Mary! #FCEC2023 #CEC
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NEXT WEEK: The Fall PD Fair is on 9/28! Join us for this online event with over 20 live 2-hour sessions on topics you need to know about! Can't join live? Register and get access to your chosen recorded sessions until 2024! Invest in your learning: exceptionalchildren.org/fall…
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CEC’s popular JumpStart Program for New and Early-Career Special Educators is back and better than ever. Join JumpStart for access to amazing sessions like "Building Admins are Your Friends!" with Colin Ripmaster, and many more. Learn more and register: exceptionalchildren.org/jump…
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Are you looking for your next opportunity in the special education field? CEC's Career Center features jobs in special education across the county. Start the next chapter of your career today: exceptionalchildren.org/care…
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Whatever you're looking for in your learning, CEC 2024 will have it! Between the hundreds of professional learning sessions and special events, CEC's Convention & Expo is vital to your professional development! Learn more and register: cecconvention.org/
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CEC's Partner Solutions Directory is an online resource for special education products, services, and more! Search for a topic and quickly receive a list of partners who provide products, services, & more supporting YOU! Check it out today! ow.ly/2qGw50P5i40
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Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE retweeted
300+ special educators united at #SELS2023 this week to advocate for education funding, special ed shortages, and mental health! Together, we make a difference! ❤️🌟 #4SpecialEducation Thank you @CECMembership & @casecec!!
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How can educators use writing assessment data to identify effective interventions and instructional targets? In partnership with CEDS, this webinar will highlight how curriculum-based measures (CBM-WE) can be used for instructional decision-making. ow.ly/pzFp50P5gSU
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Fun fact: CEC has a repository where you can upload (and find!) awesome templates, lessons, or resources that you created and use in your classroom to share with your fellow educators. Check out the Teacher Resources Repository today - exceptionalchildren.org/teac… #4SpecialEducation
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Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE retweeted
The Scholars of Color Early Career Contribution Award is given to @mildredboveda (@PSU_CollegeOfEd), recognizing her significant contributions to the understanding of issues that disproportionately affect minority populations within the first decade of her career.
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