Welcome
to the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children Website!
The Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the advancement of effective practice
in educating students with exceptional needs in Manitoba. MCEC is
affiliated with the international branch of the Council for Exceptional
Children and the national organization, the Canadian Council for
Exceptional Children. MCEC is also a Special Area Group affiliated
with the Manitoba Teachers' Society.
MCEC's Mission
MCEC's Purpose
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to advance effective educational practices
for children and youth (ages 0-21) with exceptional needs through
advocacy, support and professional development for educators
and families.
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to celebrate the achievements of children
and youth with exceptional needs and the people who support
them.
A courtesy resolution was read at the 2008 CEC Conference Representative Assembly in Boston, Massechussets
Whereas the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children's mission is to advance effective practices in providing services to children and youth with exceptional needs and to support persons working to achieve those practices
Whereas the purpose of the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children is to advance effective educational practices for children and youth (ages 0-21) with exceptional needs through advocacy, support, and professional development for educators and families and to celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptional needs and the people who support them
Whereas the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children is celebrating it's 50th anniversary as an organization in Manitoba supporting children and youth with exceptional needs and those who work with them
Therefore, be it resolved that the Council for Exceptional Children recognizes the work that the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children has done for the students, parents and educational professionals over the past 50 years and congratulates MCEC on reaching this milestone.
Message from the President
Welcome to the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children’s website. We hope you find this site informative and helpful. We welcome your questions and comments. Please contact us at manitobacec@mts.net.
MCEC is an organization that works to support students with special needs. We are dedicated to providing professional development for parents and professionals who work with students with special needs. You are invited to attend our educational events throughout the year; we host a SAG workshop, through the Manitoba Teachers’ Society each fall, and also an outstanding conference in February. We hope to see you at these events. This year is special for MCEC as we celebrate our 50th anniversary! Yes, 50 years ago several individuals put time and energy into creating a Manitoba chapter of CEC and we are celebrating those dedicated individuals and the fifty years that have past. We are grounded in the past but look to the future as we continue to carry the banner for better services and support for students with special needs. Come join us in celebrating! And come join us, be a part of the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children!
Elaine
Lochhead
President, Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children
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Upcoming Events |
- MCEC pays the exchange on all new and
renewed memberships; excluding online and credit card renewals.
Click here to go to the Membership
page and print out your application.
- MCEC attends the CEC Leadership Institute in
Arlington, VA.
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- "Soaring to New Heights" Conference 2010 - Feb. 18-19, 2010 at the Victoria Inn (Winnipeg). Contact George Corbett at Carole Hébert at 1-204-222-9577 or email Elaine Lochhead at elochhead@srsd.ca for further information. Click here to link to the conference page.
- "Yes I Can!" Awards - Feb. 18, 2010 at the Victoria Inn (Winnipeg) contact Teresa Yestrau at manitobacec@mts.net or George Corbett at manitobacec@mts.net. Click here to link to the Awards Page.
- MCEC Annual General Meeting - Feb. 18, 2010 at the Victoria Inn (Winnipeg) from 12:00-1:00. Contact Ken Reimer at manitobacec@mts.net for further information.
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