New OSEP Fast Fact: Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
In 2018-2019, 409,315 infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, with disabilities and their families received early intervention...
Jun 29, 2020
Key Considerations for Special Educators and Their Students as Schools Reopen
Dear Members, Educational institutions and programs across the country are assessing the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic at the...
Jun 15, 2020


The DEC 2020 Conference is Going Virtual!
The 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and their Families, originally scheduled for October 20-23,...
Jun 11, 2020
DEC Message About Racism and Inequity
In solidarity with the CEC statement on Race and Inequity, DEC stands with its members and community. As an organization, we acknowledge...
Jun 3, 2020


Division for Early Childhood Wednesday Weekly Wellness - Promoting Personal Wellness during COVID-19
DEC is excited to continue its Wednesday Weekly Wellness Series through June! During this unprecedented time, you as early...
May 31, 2020
OSEP June 4 Webinar: Highlighting Resources For Teachers and Parents to Enhance the Continuity of Le
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is hosting a Webinar Highlighting Resources For Teachers and Parents to Enhance the...
May 29, 2020


CEC & DEC - Teaching Young Children with Disabilities Online
We are excited to announce that CEC & DEC are co-offering resources specific to young children and their families. We will bring you...
May 26, 2020
Call for Input: DEC/ITCA Joint Position Statement on Service Coordination in Early Intervention
Members from the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exception Children and IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators...
May 20, 2020


DEC's 2020 Awards Nominations are Now Open
Each year, DEC recognizes members who excel in our field with prestigious awards. Please consider nominating a valued DEC member to...
May 6, 2020


Calm in the Chaos of COVID-19: Helping the Helpers
Join Division for Early Childhood, in partnership with the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, on Monday,...
May 4, 2020













