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It is the collective responsibility of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children to center the needs and realities of those who are most negatively impacted by systemic inequity. We advance and shape leadership, research, policy, and practice that supports, engages, and informs those who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. DEC works to identify, interrogate, and dismantle systemic inequities so that young children and their families thrive.

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New Report - Child Care Accessibility: Agencies Can Further Coordinate to Better Serve Families with Disabilities

Sep 13

Position Statement: The Role of Special Instruction in Early Intervention (Revised 2024)

Sep 12

Call for Input: DEC Recommended Practices - Race and Ability

Sep 11

Final Rule Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming

Aug 23

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