Join the Division for Early Childhood for an overview of the progress and future direction of the  “Be Part of EI”  campaign. This session will introduce opportunities for a grassroots, crowd-sharing approach to strengthening awareness and encouraging engagement. Together, we will explore: What we can accomplish collectively! How we can pool our resources, share our stories, and influence others! How we will elevate EI as a shared national priority! Early Intervention is our

DEC Supports Maintaining All Parts of IDEA at the Department of Education DEC Members and Partners, We will begin by saying that we are very concerned about the funding of early childhood programs across the landscape as outlined in the President’s FFY 2027 Budget Request. This information is shared with a call for action that is not just for today but ongoing as it will take all of us to ensure that critical early childhood programs are accessible to families. While we appre

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is now accepting applications for open committee positions across nine of our active committees. The details of each committee's call and application links are available below. This is a valuable opportunity to shape the future of DEC while collaborating with others who are dedicated to promoting equitable, inclusive, and high-quality practices in early childhood special education and early intervention. Applications are open now through

DEC and NAEYC are revising the 2009 Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion to reflect current research and practice. We’re now in the final phase of feedback and invite you to review the draft and share your input. Your perspective will help ensure the statement reflects the needs of the field and supports inclusive practices for young children with disabilities. Feedback is open through Monday, April 27th, 2026. Review the draft and complete the survey here. D