Announcing the 2025 Division for Early Childhood Award Winners
Each year the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children honors individuals who are making a difference...
Jul 29
DEC Board Nomination and Elections Update
As part of DEC’s ongoing governance review, we have paused board elections to ensure that future leadership/nomination decisions are...
Jul 15
DEC Stands With You! A Message in Response to the Passage of H.R. 1
A message to all who serve and care for infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities and their families in response to the...
Jul 3
We Need Your Voice! Today's Senate Vote Brings Additional Harm to Infants, Toddlers, Young Children and Their Families - It's Time to Fight Harder Than Ever
Today the U.S. Senate passed the budget bill 51-50 with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The Senate added even more...
Jul 1
Registration is Open for the DEC Summer Virtual Institute! Recommended Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Register today for the upcoming institute! Advance Your Practice in Inclusion in ECE! This event is an exciting professional development...
Jun 26
Division for Early Childhood Special Education Legislative Summit Wraparound Activities
Hosted by the Division for Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Community of Practice (PACoP) - Learn more about the PACoP here. Before...
Jun 26
Storewide Sale in the DEC Bookstore
Place an order at the DEC bookstore anytime between now and July 1st, 2025! ALL ORDERS will automatically receive 10% off No code...
Jun 24
“DEC Says NO!” to The FFY 2026 President’s Budget Request for IDEA and other Important Programs for Children and Families
What does the proposed FY 2026 federal budget mean to infants, toddlers, and young children experiencing delays or disabilities and their...
Jun 10
DEC Coffee Chats
Join us for the Special Edition DEC Coffee & Policy Chats ! Each chat includes 20-30 minutes of policy updates followed by time to meet...
Jun 4
Opportunity to Inform Revisions to the DEC/NAEYC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are currently in the...
May 19
