8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   September 7, 2006       

Career Education Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	0-23245	36-3932190
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
2895 Greenspoint Parkway, Suite 600, Hoffman Estates, IL		60169
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   (847) 781-3600
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 8.01       Other Events.

On September 7, 2006, Sanford-Brown Institute’s (SBI) Springfield, Massachusetts school, which is owned by Career Education Corporation (the “Registrant”), issued a press release to announce plans to teach-out all of its programs.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits

	Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibits
99.1		Press Release of Sanford-Brown Institute’s (SBI) Springfield, Massachusetts school, which is owned by the Registrant, dated September 7, 2006, announcing plans to teach-out all of its programs.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Patrick K. Pesch
		Patrick K. Pesch
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
		Officer and Assistant Secretary
Dated:   September 8, 2006

Exhibit Index

	Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibits
99.1		Press Release of Sanford-Brown Institute’s (SBI) Springfield, Massachusetts school, which is owned by the Registrant, dated September 7, 2006, announcing plans to teach-out all of its programs.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANFORD-BROWN INSTITUTE IN SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TEACH OUT PROGRAMS

Students to Graduate as Scheduled
Support Services Will Continue To Be Provided

Springfield, MA (September 7, 2006) — The Springfield, MA campus of Sanford-Brown Institute (SBI) today announced plans to “teach-out” all of its programs.  The school will employ a gradual teach-out process, enabling it to continue to operate while current students complete their programs.  The campus will no longer enroll new students and anticipates a final graduation date of October, 2007.

“The decision to teach out the campus was made because the local market no longer supports our having a school in this location,” said Brian Clancy, school president.  “We remain deeply committed to serving our students throughout this process, and we appreciate the support of our students, parents, and the local community.”

During the teach-out period, the campus will continue to operate with minimal disruption to current students, enabling them to complete their programs at the current location.  Student services, including externships, career services, and financial aid, will remain available until the last student graduates.  After the final graduation date, student services will be available to graduates at the school’s main campus in White Plains, New York.  The current student population at SBI-Springfield is approximately 185.

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