Welcome to Oklahoma CEC We are a non-profit organization composed of all CEC members within Oklahoma. We provide information for teachers, administrators, students, parents, paraprofessionals, and related support service providers in support of the worldwide mission of CEC, which is to improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. We provide opportunities for networking, professional development, and information sharing through our annual spring conference and our newsletter. Oklahoma CEC also supports the activities and positions of the National Council for Exceptional Children.

OFCEC CONFERENCE 2009

FEB. 3 & 4, 2009

CONFERENCE HOTEL

"TOUGH TEACHERS: TENDER HEARTS"

Keynote: Dr. William R. Jenson -

Co-author of "The Tough Kid Toolbox"

Call for Papers - EXTENDED TO 11/5/08

Registration Form - General

Registration Form - Presenter

Registration Form - Student

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WE WANT YOU!

The Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children invites you to consider becoming a member of the State Board of Directors as Vice-President. Duties include assisting the president-elect in the program planning for the annual meeting in February and serving in the place of the president or president-elect in case of absence.

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OFCEC CONFERENCE 2008

Many thanks to all of you who attended our 43rd Annual Conference! Based on the number of exhibitors, presenters,volunteers, entertainers, and attendees as well as the spoken and written feedback we recieved, it appears the conference was a huge success! Under the leadership of Conference Chair Vickie Wood, we truly did "Jazz It Up and Celebrate the Journey!" in grand style.

Congratulations to the following award recipients:

"Yes I Can!"

Brianna Ball & Noah Lamb

Maurice P. Walraven Award

Dr. Joyce Brandes

Eva Robinson Memorial Award

Barbara Kilkenny

Outstanding Special Educator of the Year Award

Janis Walkingstick

Outstanding Special Education Paraprofessional Award

Amanda Grove

Outstanding Regular Education Teacher Award

Tracy Williford

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