

Call for Family and Practitioner Voices - Share Your Story
We want to hear from you! DEC is collecting stories from families and practitioners. We would also welcome stories from groups including...
Feb 27
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Editorial Fellowship
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) seeks applications for one Editorial Fellowship...
Feb 18
Take Action: Oppose Cancellation of Critical Education Research
Action Alert from the Council for Exceptional Children: It is being reported that up to 169 contracts at the Institute for Education...
Feb 12
DEC Annual Business Meeting - 2025
Please join us for the Division for Early Childhood Annual Business Meeting on Friday, February 21st, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 PM Eastern...
Feb 5


DEC Statement on Children and Immigration Policy
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing equity and supporting families, young children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities, and those who care for and educate them. At the heart of DEC’s work is a collective responsibility to address and dismantle systemic inequities that negatively impact young children and their families. DEC is committed
Feb 3


DEC Positionality 2025
In response to recent Executive Orders from the new administration, we are writing to assure our members and partners that DEC will...
Feb 3
Immigration Resources for Young Children and Their Families
A Repository of Resources Name Description DEC Statement on Children and Immigration Policy DEC Position Statement Unpacking the New HHS Notice on Public Benefits: What Programs Need to Know Webinar Preserving Parental Rights in the Face of Immigration Enforcement: What To Know about the New Detained Parent Directive The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Blog The 2025 ICE Detained Parents Directive Practice Advisory for Child Welfare Administrators and Practitioners Ce
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