CEC's Standards for Professional Practice in Advocacy: Members' Attitudes and Activities

Abstract

A sample of The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) membership was surveyed to assess their attitudes about the 1983 Standards for Professional Practice in Advocacy, the levels and types of advocacy activities, and their school district or agency's response to these activities. The 530 respondents indicated that they supported the standards for advocacy and that they were active advocates. There were differences in the rate and type of advocacy activities for teachers, administrators, and those involved in other roles. Most teachers also felt that their district or agency was supportive of advocacy activities, but a substantial number felt that their district or agency was not supportive.