Call for Recommended Practices Committee Members
The DEC Recommended Practices Committee (RPC) is recruiting new members. You’re invited to take this opportunity to be an engaged and...
Nov 1, 2021


Division for Early Childhood Conference - Access the Recordings
Did you miss this year's DEC conference? The Division for Early Childhood Conference live event took place September 20th - 24th, 2021...
Oct 12, 2021
The Executive Board Election is Open Now
It's time to elect new members to the DEC Executive Board! As DEC members, voting is your right and responsibility. Now, more than ever,...
Sep 24, 2021


Call for Input: Ethical Practice Position Statement
In the fall of 2020, the DEC Personnel Preparation Committee was charged with deciding what to do with the current DEC Member Code of...
Sep 23, 2021


NEW Podcast from Early Childhood Policy Matters
NEW Podcast from Early Childhood Policy Matters: The Biden Administration’s Vision for Comprehensive Early Care and Education Systems...
Sep 20, 2021


New Position Statement: Multitiered System of Support Framework in Early Childhood
DEC is excited to announce that the Multitiered System of Support Framework in Early Childhood position statement is now available! This...
Sep 16, 2021
New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of IDEA Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
From the U.S. Department of Education, August 24, 2021. Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic or the mode of instruction, children with...
Aug 26, 2021
Call for Survey Participants: Investigating barriers to assistive technologies
Call for Survey Participants: Investigating barriers to assistive technologies in early childhood to support social-emotional...
Aug 24, 2021


COVID RELIEF FUNDING: A Guide for District Planning and Implementation to Address Educator Shortages
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) published a white paper offering guidance to districts about how to use American Rescue Plan...
Aug 21, 2021
Call for Participants! Receive coaching on family-child interactions supporting child communication
We want to work with you! We are investigating the impact of caregivers receiving technology-enhanced coaching on their interactions with...
Aug 18, 2021









