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Honor a Legacy. Support a Future.

Elizabeth E. Farrell, a trailblazer in the field of education, dedicated her life to advancing inclusive education for children with exceptional needs. As the founder of New York City's first ungraded classroom model and the first president of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), her visionary work laid the foundation for the inclusive education movement we continue to champion today.

Through membership in the Elizabeth Farrell Society, you can play a pivotal role in sustaining CEC's mission to provide equitable, high-quality education for individuals with disabilities. 

Your lifetime or legacy donation of $10,000 or more, which can be fulfilled through cumulative annual gifts, a one-time contribution, or a bequest, ensures that future generations of education professionals are empowered to create positive change.

Membership Benefits Include:

  • Tailored stewardship opportunities aligned with CEC initiatives that matter most to you.
  • An exclusive annual conversation with CEC’s Executive Director and President to explore new programs, initiatives, and future opportunities for involvement.
  • Public recognition on the CEC website and in select communications.
  • An invitation to the Donor Reception at the CEC Convention each year.

 

Ready to make a lasting impact? To join the Elizabeth Farrell Society, simply select “Join Now” and include “Elizabeth Farrell Society” in the donation comments.

 

Elizabeth Farrell Society Members
Bill Bogdan
Mary Lynn Boscardin
Christy Chambers Burke 
Mary Ruth Coleman 
Marilyn Friend
Susan Fowler 
Mikki Garcia 
Jeremy Glauser
Kurt Hulett
Andrea and Deverett Jasper
Danielle & Mike Kovach
Stephen Kroeger
Jennifer Lesh
Joan McDonald
Wendy Murawski
Luann Purcell
Chad Rummel
Michael and Linda Weinroth
Mitchell Yell
In Memoriam
Thomas Hardman

 

CEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations are tax-deductible. Contact us for more information about giving to the CEC.

Claire Jagla 
Director, Development
Council for Exceptional Children 
3100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 600 Arlington, VA, 22201-5332 
(703) 264-9434 (voice)
cjagla@exceptionalchildren.org 
EIN: 52-0886495

Members of the Elizabeth Farrell Society

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