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 co-editors of the Journal of Early Intervention (JEI). Together, they discuss the journal’s refreshed vision, its alignment with DEC’s Racial Equity Point of View, and how JEI is advancing equity, innovation, and accessibility in early childhood and early intervention research.

More Info about the Podcast: DEC Talks is the new podcast from the Division for Early Childhood, brings you thoughtful conversations on inclusion in early childhood, early intervention, and early childhood special education. Each episode features stories from the field, expert insights, and reflections from leaders and practitioners who are shaping more equitable systems for infants, toddlers, young children and their families.

Grounded in the DEC Recommended Practices, the EI/ECSE Professional Standards, and DEC’s Racial Equity Point of View, this podcast explores what inclusion looks like in action—and how professionals and families can work together to make it real in every setting.

Tune in to each new episode to learn, reflect, and connect with the community of educators, advocates, and families leading the way toward meaningful, lasting inclusion.