“DEC Says NO!” to The FFY 2026 President’s Budget Request for IDEA and other Important Programs for Children and Families
What does the proposed FY 2026 federal budget mean to infants, toddlers, and young children experiencing delays or disabilities and their...
5 days ago
DEC Coffee Chats
Join us for the Special Edition DEC Coffee & Policy Chats ! Each chat includes 20-30 minutes of policy updates followed by time to meet...
Jun 4
Opportunity to Inform Revisions to the DEC/NAEYC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are currently in the...
May 19
Exciting Opportunity for Higher Education Faculty!
Join the Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Center (ECIPC), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, to develop or expand your...
May 19
Now Accepting Applications: Join a DEC Committee!
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is now accepting applications for open committee positions across nine of our active committees....
May 17
Family Scholarships Are Now Available for the DEC 2025 Conference
Family Scholarship applications are due Monday, June 16th, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern. Families with young children with disabilities (ages...
May 9
Division for Early Childhood Workforce Spotlight - The EI Workforce Continuum: Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention
Join DEC for a Workforce Spotlight Webinar on The EI Workforce Continuum: Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention. Tuesday, May 13th,...
Apr 23
DEC International Partnership Highlight: Costa Rica
DEC is engaged in a reciprocal learning partnership with Costa Rica as part of the Latin Americans Learning Collaborative. DEC member,...
Apr 17
Mindful Moments: Community and Connection - A DEC Care Series with TNP Wellness
DEC has partnered with TNP Wellness to offer Mindful Moments: Community and Connection — a four-part virtual series designed to support...
Apr 1
Lifting Our Voice for the Promise of IDEA, They are ALL OUR Children
A Call to Action for DEC Members and Partners The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally passed in 1975, is a...
Mar 27
