Below we've listed a few of the most common DEC conference-related questions and their answers. If you would like to submit a question to be answered on this page, please send an email to dec@dec-sped.org. DEC will review and post appropriate questions and answers.

1. How many people attend DEC's Annual International Conference? Typically, DEC's conference draws between 1,100-1,300 attendees. Our largest conference had over 1,800 participants!
2. Who attends DEC's Annual International Conference? While there are other conferences for early childhood educators,the DEC conference remains the only international conference offering comprehensive coverage of the issues in early childhood special education. Our conference attracts a diverse audience,which includes:
   
   

   Early Intervention Specialists Early Childhood Special Educators Mental Health Specialists Administrators Head Start and Early Head Start Programs Parents and Family Members Students Paraprofessionals Child Care Providers Policymakers

   Researchers Higher Education Faculty Elementary School Teachers Therapists Early Childhood Professionals Health Care Providers Psychologists Disability Coordinators Social Workers State Coordinators

   
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