CECO

What CECO does

CECO (Conductive Education Center of Orlando) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 in Winter Park, Florida, providing Conductive Education-based programs for individuals with neurological motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy. The organization operates a single physical center at 931 S Semoran Blvd and serves over 100 families annually from around the world, including approximately 50 full-time students. It delivers 84,000+ instructional hours per year through a continuing age continuum: Early Intervention (ages 0–5), Youth/School Day Program (ages 5–18), Summer Camp, Young Adult Day (18–22), Adult Day Program (22+), and Flex Programs (Individual CE, Virtual CE, After School CE). A CECO Internship Program places approximately 250 interns annually, generating 17,200 internship hours, through partnerships with seven universities.

CECO's core methodology is Conductive Education, a learning approach originating in Hungary that integrates physical, cognitive, and social skills development through active participation and repetition, based on neuroplasticity. The organization couples this with traditional special education strategies and delivers it via a low student-to-staff ratio, supported by specialized staff including Lead Conductors, Conductors, ESE Teachers, and Life Skills Instructors. The technology layer is limited to standard assistive technology integration and a Wix-based website; the organization explicitly has no public API and offers no AI/ML technology products.

CECO's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix of program fees, individual and corporate donations, signature fundraising events (Night of Dreams Gala, Raymond Golf Classic), government grants (notably $250,000 from Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children in 2023), corporate sponsorships ($5,000–$10,000 tiers), and public funding channels including the Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-UA) and CDC+ Medicaid waiver. As the only Conductive Education provider in Florida and one of the largest in the United States, CECO holds a defensible regional position supported by 25 years of operating history, a 19-member board, and deep community and institutional ties.

Name

CECO

Legal name

Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc.

Website

https://ceco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CECO (Conductive Education Center of Orlando) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 that provides Conductive Education-based programs for individuals with neurological motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy, serving 100+ families annually from a single Winter Park, Florida center through an age-continuum spanning infants to adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services for Neurological Motor Disabilities

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Early Intervention OT (Birth–3) / Preschool OT (EDAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Conductive education programs
• Special education services
• Cerebral palsy therapy
• Neurological motor disabilities
• Early intervention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Tuition and fees for educational programs including Early Intervention, Youth Programs, Adult Programs, and Flex Programs. Pricing is likely based on program type and intensity.
2. Donations and Fundraising: CECO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community partners. Fundraising events include the Raymond Golf Classic and Night of Dreams Gala.
3. Government Grants: CECO receives grants from government entities including Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children. In 2023, received $250,000 in Orange County grants.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities including T-Shirt Sponsors ($5,000), Classroom Sponsors ($10,000), and Event Sponsors for signature events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CECO delivers Conductive Education-based educational and life-skills programs for individuals with neurological motor disabilities (such as cerebral palsy) from infancy through adulthood. Core offerings span Early Intervention Programs (ages 0–5), a designated School Day Program (ages 5–18), Summer Camp, Adult Programs (ages 18+), and flexible Individual/Virtual/After School CE sessions, all delivered with a low student-to-staff ratio that integrates physical, cognitive, and social skill development.

Product overview

CECO (Conductive Education Center of Orlando) offers a unified suite of Conductive Education programs spanning all age groups, from infants (ages 0–5) through adults, designed to transform the lives of individuals with neurological motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy. The portfolio consists of five core program pillars: Early Intervention Programs (Youngster Program for ages 0–5), Youth Programs including a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship-designated School Day Program (ages 5–18), Summer Camp (two four-week summer sessions), Adult Programs (Young Adult Day ages 18–22 and Adult Day Program ages 22+), and Flex Programs (Individual CE, Virtual CE, and After School CE). Supporting these are a CECO Internship Program for college students, and two flagship annual fundraising events—the Raymond Golf Classic and the Night of Dreams Gala. The organization leverages Conductive Education, a learning method that integrates physical, cognitive, and social skills through active participation and repetition to build neurological connections. No AI or technology product integrations are offered; the organization is an educational nonprofit and does not provide a public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention Programs (Youngster Program) Early intervention conductive education programs for children ages 0–5 with neurological motor disabilities, designed to maximize developmental milestones by providing caregivers and children with tools and strategies in a playful environment with emphasis on cognitive, social, communication, and play skills.
• Youth Programs (School Day Program) Full-day School Day Program for children ages 5–18 that incorporates conductive and special education academia, addressing cognitive, motor, social, and daily living skills. Operates as a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship designated private school.
• Summer Camp Intensive summer program focused on Conductive Education implementing physical, social-emotional, and cognitive programming for individuals with motor disabilities, offered for two four-week sessions Monday–Friday 9am–2pm with extended day options to 4pm.
• Adult Programs (Young Adult Day & Adult Day Program) Adult programs focused on life skills development, helping participants learn and grow on a personalized level toward increased independence. Young Adult Day Program (ages 18–22) focuses on life-skills development and transition support; Adult Day Program (ages 22+) addresses daily living skills and physical activity.
• Flex Programs (Individual CE, Virtual CE, After School CE) Flexible learning opportunities offering Individual CE sessions, Virtual CE sessions, and After School CE (formerly Walking Challenge) for participants ages 0 and up seeking conductive education outside full-time enrollment. Sessions are one to two hours, offered year-round.
• Raymond Golf Classic (Annual Fundraising Event) CECO's annual flagship fundraising golf tournament bringing together community sponsors and supporters to raise funds for CECO's programs.
• Night of Dreams Gala (Annual Fundraising Event) CECO's annual black-tie gala celebrating the organization's impact and raising funds for programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,200 internship hours completed annually, demonstrating program scale and community engagement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advent HealthcoreOthersCommunity partner providing support to CECO students and families. Advent Health healthcare professionals serve on CECO's board and provide healthcare expertise.
• Bayer HealthcarecoreOthersCorporate community partner supporting CECO's mission and programs through sponsorships and donations.
• Big NovaminorOthersCommunity partner providing support to CECO.
• B&GminorOthersCommunity partner supporting CECO.
• DHN AttorneyscoreOthersLaw firm community partner with attorney serving on CECO's board. Provides legal support and sponsorship for events including Night of Dreams Gala photo booth sponsorship.
• FairwindsminorOthersCommunity partner supporting CECO.
• ServiceNowminorOthersCommunity partner supporting CECO.
• SynchronyminorOthersCommunity partner supporting CECO.
• UniversalminorOthersCommunity partner supporting CECO.
• ZKS LawminorOthersLaw firm community partner supporting CECO.
• University of Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for CECO internship program. CECO partners with local universities for student internships in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Early Childhood Education, ESE, Psychology, and Pre-Medicine.
• Rollins CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for CECO internship program.
• Full Sail UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for CECO internship program.
• Valencia CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner for CECO internship program.
• Daytona State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner for CECO internship program.
• Keiser UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for CECO internship program.
• AdventHealth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare university partner for CECO internship program, focusing on health sciences students.
• RVR ConsultingminorOthersDream Builder Sponsor for Night of Dreams Gala. Consulting firm whose founder, Joe Raymond Jr., is CECO's Founder & Chairman.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• National Institute of Conductive Education: UK-based Conductive Education provider offering services for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other motor disabilities using the same pedagogical methodology as CECO. Most direct methodological peer globally.
• AbilityFirst: California-based nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy through education, life-skills, and recreation programs. Comparable lifespan service model for the motor-disability population.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National U.S. nonprofit federation providing services and advocacy for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including direct programs, affiliates, and education services. Broadly comparable mission and beneficiary population.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services, special education, early intervention, and therapy programs for individuals with disabilities including cerebral palsy. Overlapping service portfolio and nonprofit/grant funding model.
• Perkins School for the Blind: Historic U.S. nonprofit special-education institution delivering individualized programs for students with blindness, deafblindness, and additional disabilities. Comparable lifespan special-education structure and tuition/donation funding mix, though focused on a different disability profile.

Regional players

• Cerebral Palsy Foundation: U.S. nonprofit focused on research, education, and innovation for people with cerebral palsy. Comparable beneficiary population, with primary emphasis on research and advocacy rather than direct service delivery.
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Australia-based nonprofit providing therapy, education, and life-skills services for people with cerebral palsy across the lifespan. Comparable integrated services and special-education modality, but operating outside the U.S.

Emerging players

• MOVE International: Organization that teaches the MOVE curriculum focused on mobility and motor skills for individuals with severe disabilities. Adjacent methodology focused on functional motor outcomes for similar populations.
• Friendship Circle: Nonprofit providing programs, services, and inclusive experiences for children and adults with special needs, including volunteer-driven programs and life-skills support. Comparable community-based nonprofit service model.
• RCS Learning Centers: Nonprofit special-education provider offering individualized academic, behavioral, and life-skills programming for students with disabilities in Florida. Comparable Florida-based special-education nonprofit operating in the same policy environment (FES-UA, ESE).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ConductiveEducationCenterofOrlando
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conductive-education-center-of-orlando-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/cecogramm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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