Paraeducator Membership

Welcome to the field of special education! We’re glad you’re here.

Paraeducators serve a critically important role in special education and CEC is here for you. If you are a paraeducator, providing instructional or related support to students and their families under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher, become a member today!

Who this membership is for:

Individuals employed to provide instructional or related support to students and their families under the direction and supervision of a certified special education teacher.

Member Benefits

INCLUDED WITH EVERY LEVEL
An AI-Powered Toolkit for Educators The Teacher Empowerment Toolkit combines advanced diagnostics, individualized instructional support, progress monitoring, and AI-powered professional tools built specifically for special education practice—all at no extra cost to you.	Professional Development Enhance your learning with hundreds of hours of high-quality professional development.	Find Your Niche Connect with peers and gain deeper insights into specific topics through local Units and Special Interest Divisions.	Help with the Job Hunt Find the right job opportunity and get in front of your ideal employer using our members-only Career Center.
Save with Exclusive Discounts Gain access to discounts on movie tickets, hotels, theme parks, concerts, and more!	Supportive Community Connect, collaborate, and learn with fellow special educators in CEC’s members-only virtual community.	Expertise You Can Trust Stay up to date with complimentary subscriptions to CEC’s professional journals, TEACHING Exceptional Children and Exceptional Children.	Recognition for Your Achievements Become eligible for national awards that recognize educators and students making a difference in special education.

View a full list of all benefits available to you through membership!

Want even more value? Upgrade your membership!

FULL MEMBERSHIP Everything in Basic, plus:
Print and Online Access to TEACHING Exceptional Children Journal

PREMIER MEMBERSHIP Everything in Basic and Full, plus:
Access to our entire catalog of Curated PD Collections – Over $500 worth of content FREE One (1) Complimentary e-Book from the CEC Store

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Save more when you join as a team.

CEC membership can provide real value for your team. That’s why we designed our group package with you and your colleagues in mind. Enroll five (5) or more and unlock discounted rates across every member level!

	5-10 Members	11-15 Members	16+ Members
Basic Rates (per person)	$40	$35	$30
Full Rates (per person)	$80	$75	$70
Premier Rates (per person)	$135	$130	$125

Additional Details:

Group Membership consists of a Point of Contact (POC) and the individual members receiving the group rate.
- The POC is responsible for:
  - Processing the membership application, including payment
  - Renewing at the end of the membership term
- Individuals are responsible for:
  - Maintaining their own account
  - Ensuring the POC renews membership on time
All members in a package must select the same membership level at the time of application.
Payment or purchase order must be provided at the time of application; and
- Include all required membership information
- Reflect the total amount due as one (1) transaction
Memberships will only be processed after all requirements are met.
No additional discounts are available with this option.

Questions or comments?

CEC’s Member Services Team is here to assist you. Visit our Customer Service Center to learn how you can contact us for support.

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Last Updated: 9 July, 2026

Paraeducator Membership

Welcome to the field of special education! We’re glad you’re here.

Who this membership is for:

BASIC

FULL

PREMIER

Member Benefits

Want even more value? Upgrade your membership!

BASIC MEMBERSHIP

FULL MEMBERSHIP

PREMIER MEMBERSHIP

Save more when you join as a team.

Additional Details:

Questions or comments?