Indiana CEC

✨✨Registration is open for Beyond Barriers: Educating Exceptional Children 2026! Join educators from across Indiana on February 17 in Bloomington for a full day of learning, connection, and inspiration focused on supporting exceptional learners. Register today at indiana.exceptionalchildren.org.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Shaun Woodly as the keynote speaker for Beyond Barriers: Educating Exceptional Children 2026!

🙌🙌Do NOT miss out! 🙌🙌

INCEC is proud to offer two scholarships every year at the INCEC Spring Conference: Beyond Barriers—Educating Exceptional Children on February 17, 2026, at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, IN. Follow the links for additional information regarding each scholarship.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by February 6, 2026.
Application deadline: January 30, 2026.

Dr. Michael Livovich Servant Leader Scholarship
Awarded to a current or aspiring special educator or student who exemplifies servant leadership—demonstrating empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to helping others thrive.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvmeUIpuWGXFHxlLlQPk_lhNNIb0H9-8qJswzWymKdccL0bg/viewform?usp=header

Dr. William Littlejohn Scholarship
A $500 scholarship recognizing an undergraduate student pursuing licensure in special education who exemplifies professional excellence and dedication to inclusive education.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZrwTmxrQeHDji_tk5lTEbOaBXEiqDNxS3PeP6pXdOEguTEw/viewform?usp=header

Join us in recognizing the outstanding individuals who inspire, lead, and make a difference every day.
Submit a Nomination https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCRn6dK0tgGgfnKEsvvfnom42uL_W1DaXa1MIHznIh5sEOw/viewform?usp=headerView

Detailed Award Criteria
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQPCA8DTioPTIjdlbA0LbQ55Nzrm45XpWc3nV1BWJlk/edit?usp=sharing

For questions, please contact Meghan Highfield at [email protected].

2026 INCEC Award Descriptions INCEC Award Descriptions Distinctive Service of the Year Award The recipient of this award may be a business, organization, agency or individual who 1) has demonstrated exemplary personal and professional qualities while making outstanding contributions to children with exceptionalities or 2) ha...

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