Dear DEC Members and Partners, On June 16th, 2026, the Department of Education released a new Stakeholder Letter regarding the restructuring of the Department. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) will be partnering with the Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) to support the administration of programs for infants, toddlers, children, students, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) will be the partner for t

Join the Division for Early Childhood this summer for the DEC Virtual Institute, a three-day virtual learning experience, Wednesday, June 10th through Friday, June 12th, 2026! The DEC Summer Institute will focus on inclusion that goes beyond access to true belonging for young children in home, school, and community settings. Together, participants will explore how professionals, families, and systems can ensure young children truly belong across home, school, and community en

Join us for the Division for Early Childhood's 43rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families, Tuesday, September 28th - Friday, October 1st, 2027, in Virginia Beach, Virginia! Download the Save the Date Flyer