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The article provides information related to the Council for Exceptional Children during the 1964 to 1965 fiscal year in the U.S. Indications showed notable a growth and development of the organization and the profession during the year in review. Membership growth represented the largest increase in the Council's history. Also, the fiscal year saw the organization of 36 new local chapters. Various business and professional meetings were held by the Council's eight divisions during the annual convention in Portland.

The article presents the author's reactions to some aspect of his work in the Council for Exceptional Children. His insights on the performance of Bo-Peep as the new membership chairman is provided. On his visit to Valley Forge, he studied the motto "justice" and "mercy" on William Penn's great seal, the two words which he considers as basic to the growth and development of all civilized nations. The relation of these words in the equal educational opportunity for all children is discussed. He mentions the preparations for the regional gatherings of the Council at Oklahoma and at Baltimore City. For the upcoming thanks giving celebration, he suggests that we use this opportunity to thanks God.