General Info

Mission Statement

The Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children supports and encourages useful and sound research about children, youth, and adults with disabilities, their families, and the people who work with them.

What is the CEC-Division of Research?

The CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) is the official division of The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) devoted to the advancement of research related to the education of individuals with disabilities and/or who are gifted. The goals of CEC-DR include the promotion of equal partnership with practitioners in designing, conducting and interpreting research in special education.