Call for Committee Members: DEC Publications and Products Advisory Committee (PPAC)

Open: May 13th, 2024 - June 25th, 2024

The DEC Publications and Products Advisory Committee (PPAC) is recruiting new members. Members will serve a 2-year term with optional, automatically approved 3rd-year renewal. If a member chooses to renew their term after serving their first two years, they need only to notify the sitting committee chair(s). After serving a 2-3 year term, they may reapply for an appointment in an open call for members.

Members representative of the diversity of DEC membership are encouraged to apply, including race, ethnicity, culture, language, dialect, age, ability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion/spirituality, and national origin. We seek representation of geography, organizations, agencies, universities, and experience. We seek members representing all member categories (practitioners, family members, higher education faculty, etc.). Applicants should be knowledgeable about the DEC Mission and Policies (including the Priority Issues Agenda), and Racial Equity Point of View. Individuals will be required to be current DEC members or to join DEC as members of this committee.

Submit your application here by Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, 11:59 PM Eastern Time for consideration.

What is the DEC Publications and Products Advisory Committee (PPAC)?

DEC produces products to support evidence-based practices and the optimal development of young children (0-8) with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. The DEC PPAC guides product development to meet field needs and DEC's mission, aiming to lead in professional development and service delivery for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and their families. The PPAC ensures products thoroughly represent the knowledge and needs of EI/ECSE stakeholders and allied partners including families, stay current, and generate sustainable revenue to support DEC. 

This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board and the Executive Office. These products are crucial for revenue and promoting DEC.

The DEC PPAC is a volunteer body comprised of DEC members in good standing. You do not need to be a DEC member before applying to the PPAC. PPAC members are not considered members of the DEC Executive Board.

Committee Activities

Activities may include:

• Increasing member awareness of DEC publications and products.

• Assisting in ensuring DEC publications and products meet field needs and support DEC’s mission.

• Creating structure and frameworks to ensure DEC's publications and products embody;

  • DEC’s Recommended Practices, which are currently in revision to better represent research vigor, scope of practice, cultural responsiveness, inclusivity, and current state of knowledge.

  • DEC’s Racial Equity Point of View, its intersectionality with other forms of oppression (e.g., ableism, classism, sexism).

• Contributing to project work and virtual meetings.

• Committing an average of 5 hours per month, with potential for more depending on committee tasks.

Benefits of Becoming a Committee Member

• Collaborate with fellow professional members, family members, and partnering committees, communities of practice and organizations

• Learn with and from others who are serving in an advisory capacity to an international organization

• Grow in your own ability to lead and influence change and advocacy efforts

• Receive a discount for DEC conference registration (if/when available)

What is a DEC Committee?

Committees work under the Executive Office to carry out the formal work of DEC.

• DEC’s Committees are officially recognized bodies of DEC members that are supported by the DEC Executive Office and are liaised by members of the DEC Executive Board.

• Committees reflect the formal positions of DEC and participate in developing, maintaining, and evolving strategies and initiatives that are critical and central to supporting DEC’s mission and beliefs. These include, but are not limited to, DEC’s Racial Equity Point of View, Priority Issues Agenda and Ends Policies.

• For more information on how DEC Committees fit within the organization, view this organizational chart.

When can I join the PPAC Committee? When will I be selected?

Applicants will receive notification approximately mid-July 2023. The new members will start their terms on August 1st, 2024.

Questions?

Please contact the PPAC chair:

Lori Meyer, lori.meyer@uvm.edu