

Meet with the DEC Executive Board & Executive Office for the Monthly Coffee Chat
Meet the DEC Executive Board and Executive Office for the monthly DEC community coffee break. We'll discuss the field, share resources, and hear from you about the things that are important to the work you do!* The start times for this year's meetings vary to account for a variety of time zones. If you click the registration link for any given date, Zoom will automatically show the event in your time zone. October 15th, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern Time - Register here.
Oct 14, 2025
Reduction in Force: Federal Partners at the U.S. Department of Education
DEC Members, The U.S. Department of Education (ED) engaged in a round of layoffs late this week, as reported by USA Today and other...
Oct 12, 2025


DEC Talks Episode 2: New Directions for the Journal of Early Intervention
In this episode of DEC Talks, Dr. Peggy Kemp and Dr. LaShorage Shaffer lead a conversation with Dr. Angel Fettig and Dr. Hailey Love, the...
Oct 10, 2025
Discover the Full Range of DEC Resources – All in One Place!
Dear DEC Members and Community, We are thrilled to share a newly compiled resource that brings together the full breadth of what the...
Oct 8, 2025


DEC Talks: The New Division for Early Childhood Podcast
DEC Talks, the new podcast from the Division for Early Childhood, brings you thoughtful conversations on inclusion in early childhood,...
Oct 6, 2025
Resources for August Recess Advocacy
It’s August Recess! Visit your federal representatives in their home offices and share your stories! Here are some good resources to use...
Aug 13, 2025
Call for Leadership: DEC Service Coordination Community of Practice (SC CoP)
Looking to grow your leadership, expand your network, and gain national recognition in service coordination? The DEC Service Coordination...
Aug 5, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025













