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83rd Annual Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference

In-person Event
Past Event

On March 1-3, 2023, Michigan CEC celebrated our 83rd annual conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our 2023 conference schedule included four Wednesday Workshops, Thursday and Friday breakout sessions, Keynote Speaker - Gerry Brooks, and State of the State Address - Teri Rink, Michigan Director of Special Education. The conference also included our wonderful Recognition and Scholarship Ceremony, which for many, is the highlight of our conference.

A conference of this caliber could not have happened without the MCEC Board of Directors, volunteers, the speakers, and YOU. If you attended the conference, we hope you enjoyed your time and networking opportunities. Below are some videos and highlights of our time at conference!

State of the State (Link to State of the State video) – Teri Rink
 

2023 Yes I Can! Winners

  • Benjamin Prince (Art) – PDF and video
  • Donovan Robinson (School & Community Service) – PDF and video
  • Jaxon Martinez (Self – Advocacy) – PDF and video
  • Noah Weitzel (Transition) – PDF and video
  • Rose Ja’ (Jazzi) Hardy (Self-Advocacy) – PDF and video

2022 Yes I Can! Winners

  • Jaiden Lutes (Arts) – PDF and video
  • Nicholas Donovan (Self-Advocacy) – PDF and video

Dawn R Gallup Honor Recipient

  • 2023 Winner
    • Bryant Elementary’s Special Education Team – PDF and video
  • 2022 Winner
    • Stephanie Brown-Boyer – PDF and video

Exceptional College Student

  • 2023 winner
  • 2023 winner
    • Katy Pluimer – PDF and video     

Entrepreneurial Classroom

  • 2023 winner
  • 2022 winner

Poster Winners

  • 2023 Poster winner
  • 2022 Prose winner

Teacher of the Year

  • 2023 Winner
  • 2022 Winner

Exceptional Parent(s) of the Year

  • 2023 Winner
  • 2022 Winner
    • Brittany and Jessica Miller – PDF and video

Dr. William Cruickshank Professional Services Award

  • 2023 Winner
  • 2022 Winner
Location
Location
Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Ave., NW ,
Grand Rapids], MI 49503
Date
March 01, 2023 - March 03, 2023
8:00 am - 3:10 pm
EST

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