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

In response to recent Executive Orders from the new administration, we are writing to assure our members and partners that DEC will...

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

The Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (DEC) unveils its Racial Equity Point of View (RE POV),...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs Director, Valerie C. Williams, welcomed all attendees for DEC's...

Banned Books and Words: Impact on Inclusion for Young Children with Disabilities (0-8), their Families, and the Professionals who Serve...