Your Future in EI/ECSE Starts Here

Are you a student in a program for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education? Join us for these upcoming events!

Doctoral Students: Put the EI/ECSE Standards to Work for You

Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, 3:00–4:30 PM Eastern Time - Register here.

You are preparing to shape the future of early intervention and early childhood special education. The EI/ECSE Standards can help you get there.

Part 1 | 3:00-4:00 PM

What Are the EI/ECSE Standards—and What Can They Do for You?

Discover how the standards can support your:

• Coursework and doctoral research

• Teaching and personnel-preparation work

• Professional identity and career goals

• Leadership in EI/ECSE

• Work with children, families, and communities

You will also receive practical DEC resources you can use now and throughout your career.

Part 2 | 4:00-4:30 PM

Help Shape the Future of Student Engagement at DEC

Stay, share your ideas, and help us imagine new ways for doctoral students to connect, contribute, lead, and find community within DEC.

Students—DEC Is Your Professional Home! Imagine the Future for Students at DEC

Friday, October 9th, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time - Register here.

What would make DEC a professional community you want to join—and keep coming back to?

Bring your ideas and tell us what matters to you:

• Career-building opportunities?

• Mentoring and networking?

• Leadership experience?

• Research and publishing support?

• Meaningful ways to advocate and make a difference?

• More ways to connect with students and professionals who share your passion?

This is more than a listening session. Your voice will help shape the future of student engagement at DEC.

Join the conversation—and enter to win!

Everyone who participates will be entered into a drawing for a free registration to a future DEC conference.

Your career. Your community. Your voice. Help us build what comes next.