CCBD: A Record of Accomplishment

Abstract

A personal history of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) is given, with special attention to CCBD's beginnings. The development of the organization is traced since its inception, with emphasis on origins; growth; and changes in membership representation, committees, publications, and awards. CCBD's history of political activism is recalled, including position papers and cooperative efforts with other groups. The article concludes with a mention of how theory and practice in the education of students with emotional and behavioral disorders have developed over the span of CCBD's existence.

Comment on “New Direction for CCBD?”

“…• In preparing my response to the series of studies by the Executive Committee (EC) of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD), I reread a number of personal perspectives and historical accounts of our field by persons who have been active members throughout their careers (Forness, 2003;Kauffman, 2003;Polsgrove, 2003;Wood, 1999;Zabel, Kauff, & Teagarden, 2011). As a member of CCBD for over 40 years, and having served on the Executive Committee for over 10, I am firmly bonded to the organization, and appreciate the EC's efforts to address the challenges facing it today.…”