Special Education Leaders Institute

Registering online

1. Persons who have attended institutes previously: Click the link below and put in your Login ID # that was previously issued to you for the other institute(s) in the User block and your Password in the Password block (note: when you created your account before, you may have established your own password, or it defaulted to your last name). Then click Login. Choose the appropriate institute and complete the registration. If you do not remember or know the number issued to you, click on click here to register online link below and, on the opening page, click Forgot your password?. You will receive your assigned number via email which is to be used as your "User Name". Once you receive it, complete the outlined process and register. Note
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2. For non-members registering for the institute online: Click the link below and click on the Click here to create a new profile in the left block of the page. It will open to a page for you to enter information: your name, address, etc. You must enter any block that has an asterick. Then choose the appropriate institute and complete the registration.
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3. For members registering for the institute online, whether you attended a prior institute or not: Click the link below and put in your Member # in the User block and your Password in the Password block (note: when you created your account before, you may have established your own password, or it defaulted to your last name). Then click Login. Choose the appropriate institute and complete the registration. If you do not remember or know your member number, click the click here to register online link below and, on the opening page, click Forgot your password?. You will receive your member number via email which is to be used as your "User Name". Once you receive it, complete the outlined process and register. 
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Requirements for Institutes (purpose, terminal objectives, attendance, and mastery requirements)

Information regarding requirements of this institute (purpose, terminal objectives, attendance and mastery requirements) can be viewed by clicking one of the links below.

For SELI I, click here.
For SELI II, click here.

For all institutes, 12 full seat hours are required for institute credit - attendance both full days is required - no partial attendance is accepted. For CEU credit participants are required to attend 95% of the training institute and fill out an end of course evaluation.

What is the Special Education Leaders Institute?

The Special Education Leaders Institute (SELI) is a series of institutes developed to promote awareness and increase the availability of professional educators who understand the challenges associated with transitioning mobile military-connected students with special needs.

Each SELI is two days in length. The Institute is usually held in conjunction with the MCEC national conference or at the request of an organization. The Institutes are conducted in cooperation with the school and military communities. The purpose of the SELI is to support the military-connected student with special needs through understanding, accommodation, processes/procedures and protocols, networking, technologies, and communication.

Who should attend the SELI?

Special Educators from the Military Child Education Coalition member districts are invited to attend Phase I training.

Rationale: Facts about Military Children with Special Needs

  • Of the approximately 2 million military students, approximately 13% are special needs students, compared with 11.5% of all U.S. students. The special education rates in states currently varies from 9% to 16%.
  • The following states have enrolled the most military children. Their rates of children served under IDEA, Part B (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), as of 2002, are also listed:
  • California - 9.18%
  • Virginia - 12.74%
  • Texas - 10.53%
  • North Carolina - 12.41%
  • Georgia - 10.54%
  • Florida - 13.33%
  • Washington - 10.30%
  • Hawaii - 11.29%
  • South Carolina - 14.53%

  • Kentucky - 12.24%

Special Education Leaders Institute Phase I

    Topics covered:

  • Awareness of military life
  • Challenges for students with special needs as they transition
  • Navigating the differences - requirements, program offerings, and Individual Educational Plan interpretations
  • Sending and receiving school responsibilities
  • Informing, involving, and supporting parents
  • Improving communication systems

  • Accessing the Interactive Counseling Center

Special Education Leaders Institute Phase II

    Topics covered:

  • Technical support
  • Advanced resources
  • Social/emotional needs and military life
  • Family support systems
  • Military culture - understanding and celebrating

  • Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) issues and accommodations

Continuing Education/Graduate Credit

Continuing Education: The MCEC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. Several states have also given their approval. Furthermore, the MCEC is a National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The MCEC solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. To receive the MCEC CEUs, participants will be required to complete the CEU Application during the Institute. CEU credits of 1.2 will be awarded for the successful completion of each institute for the cost of $25.00 payable by check only to the Military Child Education Coalition (no cash or credit cards accepted). Twelve (12) full seat hours required for institute credit, attendance is required for both full days, and no partial attendance will be accepted. For CEU credit, participants are required to attend 95% of the training institute and fill out an end of course evaluation.

Graduate Credit: Upon successful completion of the institute, you have an option to receive one graduate credit hour underwritten by a branch of Texas A&M. The University fee is $175.