Professional Standards and Practice Committee
Charge:
- Ongoing review and support of professional standards, including their implications for CEC members and others involved in the education of children and youth with exceptionalities;
- Provide input to the Board of Directors regarding CEC policies and activities related to professional standards;
- Recommend and review professional standards and skillsets for adoption, revision, and/or development; and
- Develop guidelines and other materials to assist the field in meeting CEC professional standards.
Members
| Name | Professional Role | State/Province | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Berlinghoff, Ph.D., Chair | Retired | NC | 2025 |
| Joanne Murphy Van Boxtel, Ph.D. | Associate Professor/Faculty Director for Special Education, Vanguard University, School of Education | CA | 2025 |
| Jessica Bass, M.Ed. | Education Consultant, J & A Bass Consulting, LLC | DE | 2026 |
| Megan Purcell, Ph.D. | Clinical Associate Professor and ECEEN Program Coordinator, Purdue University | IN | 2026 |
| Midge Simmons | Assistant to the Dean, School of Education & Behavioral Sciences, Wayne State College | TX | 2026 |
| Ashley Barkel, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Practice, University of Arizona | AZ | 2027 |
| Alex Keesling, M.A. | ASD Teacher Consultant, Genesee Intermediate School District | MI | 2027 |
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Last Updated:
15 January, 2026