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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Subdivisions

State subdivisions provide a means for networking, professional development and information sharing among DEC members in each state.

Communities of

Practice (CoPs)

The purpose of a Community of Practice (CoP) is to engage members and dialogue around a specific topic of interest.

Committees

Committees are workgroups that collaborate with the Executive Office to complete specific projects & initiatives associated with fulfilling DEC's Ends.

DECIDE

The purpose of DECIDE is to enhance the quality of doctoral education for DEC’s future leaders through the use of innovative approaches to learning.

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