The Student Council for Exceptional Children is an
international organization designed to improve education
and set the standards for educating individuals with
exceptionalities, including those who are gifted and
students with various disabilities.
Missouri
State
University
has a campus chapter with both student and faculty
members. Throughout the academic year, we participate in
many campus activities, as well as state and national
SCEC events. We are committed to the development of
leaders within the field of special education, as
evidenced by regularly sending student members to the
state and national conventions and our success in having
student members elected to state office.
Member Benefits:
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Subscription to two special education journals,
Teaching Exceptional Children and Exceptional
Children;
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Reduced rates on educator’s liability insurance;
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Opportunity
to participate at state and national conferences
(fund-raising with SCEC required!);
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Opportunity
to apply for campus, state, and national
scholarships specifically for SCEC members;
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Opportunity
to participate in disability awareness activities;
and
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Opportunity
to meet with professional educators in the field of
special education.
Persons interested in joining SCEC’s efforts to promote
quality education for persons with exceptionalities, may
contact the faculty advisor, Dr. Tamara Arthaud, by
e-mailing
tamaraarthaud@missouristate.edu.
