The Division for Early Childhood

“What’s Happening in Washington”: a webinar sponsored by DECIDE
“What’s Happening in Washington” Join us for a webinar with Tracie Dickson and Jennifer Simpson, OSEP early childhood staff.  They will share important updates and news concern...  more

DEC welcomes its new Executive Director, Dr. Leah Weiner
The DEC Executive Board is pleased to announce DEC’s new Executive Director, Leah Weiner, Ed.D. Leah brings a unique combination of experience, knowledge, and interests that position her well...  more

FREE WEBCAST! Early Childhood Development: Investing in Our Children and Our Future
Early Childhood Development: Investing in Our Children and Our Future June 4, 2013, 1:30pm - 4:00pm EST You are invited to attend (live or online) the 19th Annual Health Equity Research Webcast &n...  more

National Call for States to Request CEEDAR Intensive Technical Assistance Released!
The Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center, a new national center funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs...  more

Attend the DEC session at the 2013 NAEYC Professional Development Institute
Discover how DEC's evidence-based resources can be used in professional and policy development. Participate in discussions and activities to learn how to use these resources to support the inclusion...  more

Registration for the 2013 DEC Conference is now open!
Registration for the 2013 Conference is now open! Join us October 16-18, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Register now to save with the Early Bird Registration Rates. You won’t want to...  more

DEC Recommended Practices are getting updated!
Follow the progress of the DEC Recommended Practices Commission as they lead the work in updating and revising DECs Recommended Practices. The DEC Recommended Practices were developed to provide gui...  more

DEC Members: Comments Needed on SPP/APR Package
The U.S. Department of Education is looking for comments on a proposed package for the State Performance plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR).  The proposed package includes plans for a...  more

10,000 Letters Needed!
DEC members are invited to join our colleagues at the National Women's Law Center and show support for President Obama's early learning initiative.  The plan is stunning! 1.   Gather...  more

Know Someone Really Special? DEC Award Nominations are due July 15, 2013!
Someone you work with? A person who has inspired you? That special individual who demonstrates what early intervention/early childhood special education is all about?  The Division for Early Chil...  more

ITCA Parent Leadership Award-Nominations now being accepted
Each year the IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) presents awards to deserving families who have been strong advocates for Part C and have made valuable contributions to the Part...  more

YEC Sessions Now Available on DEC's YouTube Channel!
Did you miss the session at the 2012 DEC Conference on "Getting Published in Young Exceptional Children "?  If so, you are in luck! You can now watch the sessions held at the DEC...  more

Annual Federal Policy Update
Annual Federal Policy Update, presented by Sharon Walsh - DEC Governmental Relations Consultant.  Click here to view this presentation....  more

U.S. Dept. of Ed Discourages Restraint and Seclusion
Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a publication that outlines principles for educators, parents and other stakeholders to consider when developing or refining policies and procedures to s...  more

U.S. Department of Education Announces New Effort to Strengthen Accountability for Students with Disabilities
Department Announces New Effort to Strengthen Accountability for Students with Disabilities Moving from Compliance-Focused Approach to One Driven by Results March 2, 2012 Contact: Press Offic...  more

DEC is on Facebook!
Click here to visit DEC's Facebook page and connect with students, colleagues, and other organizations in Early Childhood.  People are saying things like this: "Excited for the conference!!! It...  more