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The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and other special needs. 

Our mission is to promote policies and advance evidence-based practices to support the optimal development of young children with special needs.
July 03, 2009
What’s New

  • Interactive Conference ProgramPlan your 2009 conference experience with our Interactive Conference Program.  Find the sessions, topics and presenters you are most interested i...

  • Webinar - Promoting Positive OutcomesPROMOTING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Webinar on DEC's Recommendations for Curriculum, Assessment & Program Evaluation...

  • Let's be FriendsCome join your DEC colleagues on Facebook.  Find our group under "Division for Early Childhood Members"....

  • 2010 Board NominationsThe Division for Early Childhood is currently seeking nominations for 2010 Executive Board positions.  For more information, click here....

  • DEC is seeking Award NomineesWANTED: Outstanding individuals to be recognized for leadership, hard work and dedication! Each year, DEC honors members who are making a difference...

  • ARRA UpdatesOn April 1, The U.S. Department Of Education posted on its Recovery website a number of documents on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)...

  • American Recovery and Reinvestment ActHere is a preliminary summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 related to early childhood that DEC and ITCA developed toge...

  • CEC SmartBriefCEC is proud to share CEC SmartBrief, the daily newsletter for the latest special education news.  Click here to check it out....

    

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