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Greetings ICEC Members
and Fellow Educators!

 
ICEC President, Betsy Murphy
 
 
The mission of the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children mirrors the mission of our national organization in that we will always seek to improve the outcomes for students with exceptionalities through “professional development, information sharing, networking and advocacy” (ICEC Mission Statement). We as members of this organization, both nationally and regionally, will always seek to accomplish this mission by supporting all individuals working on behalf of students with exceptionalities by providing continuing professional development and by helping teachers obtain the necessary resources needed in order to deliver effective instruction (CEC Mission Statement).
   
As President of this organization, I will strive to maintain this effort by supporting our members in providing excellent resources for skill building, knowledge sharing, and professional development.  There are many issues in the field that are being debated as to their efficacy.  The purpose of our organization is to provide our members as well as all professionals in the filed with the knowledge and skills in order to make informed decisions.  That is my goal for ICEC; that this organization comes to the table ready to advocate for students with exceptionalities. That other organizations and professionals look to ICEC for guidance in all areas of special education.
 
It is my belief that special education professionals have knowledge and skills that can be shared with education and other professionals to help meet the diverse needs of all students.  I believe that special education professionals have a responsibility to collaborate with other professionals who work with individuals with exceptionalities for the purpose of improving the delivery of instruction.  With knowledge and passion for what we do, we can accomplish this and become the best advocates for our students!
    Regards,
Betsy Murphy
ICEC President
 
     
 

 

 

 

 

 


 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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