Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children

DIVISION FOR

EARLY CHILDHOOD

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. DEC is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children (0-8) with disabilities and other special needs and their families.

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DEC Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Personnel Preparation Standards Draft - Click Here to Learn More

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Policy & Advocacy News: Comments on Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection

November 26, 2019

DEC has submitted comments in response to the proposed changes to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for F...

DEC Statement on Continuing Maltreatment at the Border

November 26, 2019

Call for Input: Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework in Early Childhood: Description and Implications Revised Position Statement (2019)

November 4, 2019

DEC invites you to participate in a review of the position paper titled Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework in Early Childhood: Description and I...

Call for Input: Public Draft #2 of the Leveling of the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

October 17, 2019

DEC Members:

The Power to the Profession Initiative is worthy of our continued focus, discussion and input. I urge you to respond to the next opportun...

New Resources Within Reason - December 2019

December 2, 2019

This month's issue, compiled by Camille Catlett, features ways to use similarities and differences to support inclusion.

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OSEP Update Newsletter: NEW! Question and Answer Section; Policy Letters; Notice of Proposed Priority

December 2, 2019

The latest issue of the OSEP Update is available now and includes a Letter from Director Laurie VanderPloeg, Frequently Asked Questions,...

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