Coffee Break with the DEC Executive Board: Leadership Grows Here
Curious about leadership opportunities with the Division for Early Childhood? Join DEC Executive Board for Leadership Grows Here, a series of Coffee Chats exploring ways to get involved and grow as a leader.
Each discussion topic has a Tuesday evening chat and a Thursday afternoon chat. Choose the session that works for you. All times are Eastern. Register for the DEC Coffee Chats on Zoom.
Topic | Tuesday, 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Thursday, 2–3 p.m. Eastern Time |
Demystifying DEC Leadership Opportunities | October 6, 2026 | October 8, 2026 |
Inside a DEC Executive Board Meeting | November 3, 2026 | November 5, 2026 |
Nomination Process: Yes, You! | January 12, 2027 | January 14, 2027 |
Committee Membership Pathways | February 9, 2027 | February 11, 2027 |
DEC Vision, Mission, Ends, and RE POV | March 9, 2027 | March 11, 2027 |
DEC Group Norms: Why and How | April 6, 2027 | April 8, 2027 |
Policy Governance 101 | May 4, 2027 | May 6, 2027 |
Leadership in the Field as a DEC Member | August 17, 2027 | August 19, 2027 |
Who Are the Leaders of DEC? | September 14, 2027 | September 16, 2027 |
There are no Coffee Chats in December, June, or July.
Register for the DEC Coffee Chats on Zoom. Register once and select the chats you would like to attend. You will receive joining information after registering.
Note: The coffee chats are open to all! Policy & Advocacy Special Edition Coffee Chats are separate events, but they are also happening throughout the year. Find those links here.

















