

Call for Family and Practitioner Voices - Share Your Story
We want to hear from you! DEC is collecting stories from families and practitioners. We would also welcome stories from groups including...
Feb 27, 2025
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Editorial Fellowship
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) seeks applications for one Editorial Fellowship...
Feb 18, 2025
Take Action: Oppose Cancellation of Critical Education Research
Action Alert from the Council for Exceptional Children: It is being reported that up to 169 contracts at the Institute for Education...
Feb 12, 2025


DEC Statement on Children and Immigration Policy
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
Feb 3, 2025


DEC Positionality 2025
In response to recent Executive Orders from the new administration, we are writing to assure our members and partners that DEC will...
Feb 3, 2025
Immigration Resources for Young Children and Their Families
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
Feb 2, 2025
Announcing New YEC Co-Editors Dr. Christan Coogle and Dr. Alissa Rausch
The Division for Early Childhood is pleased to announce and welcome Christan Coogle, PhD, BCBA, and Alissa Rausch, EdD as the next...
Jan 31, 2025
A Response to Today's Events Regarding the OMB Memorandum Pausing Federal Aid and Grant Funding
A Response to Today's Events DEC Members and Interested Partners, DEC is aware of the OMB memorandum issued last night about the pause in...
Jan 28, 2025


Save the Date: DEC Service Coordination Virtual Institute - May 2025
The Division for Early Childhood is excited to announce the first of its kind Virtual Early Intervention Service Coordination Institute...
Jan 28, 2025
Call for Co-Editors: DEC Monograph Series – Issue 1
Call for Co-Editors: DEC Monograph Series – Issue 1 February 2025 - September 2026 Children’s Behaviors That Adults Perceive as...
Jan 24, 2025













