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Connect with the DEC International CoP this week on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time for a panel discussion on Inclusive Early Childhood Education, highlighting diverse approaches to inclusive early childhood education across global regions. sbee.link/8k934djgex
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Connect with the DEC International CoP this week on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time for a panel discussion on Inclusive Early Childhood Education, highlighting diverse approaches to inclusive early childhood education across global regions. sbee.link/8k934djgex
What’s happening in Washington—and what does it mean for young children and families? Join DEC’s federal policy update tomorrow at 5 PM ET to hear the latest on the 119th Congress, federal funding, and advocacy priorities impacting early childhood and special education. sbee.link/uqbypmt4ev
January 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
What’s happening in Washington—and what does it mean for young children and families? Join DEC’s federal policy update tomorrow at 5 PM ET to hear the latest on the 119th Congress, federal funding, and advocacy priorities impacting early childhood and special education. sbee.link/uqbypmt4ev
Call for Proposals for the #DEC2026 Conference is Open -- Submit your proposal by February 9th, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time! sbee.link/dwhep4t3un Join colleagues from around the world for four days of learning, connection, and shared commitment. Your voice belongs at DEC2026. #ECE #EI #ECSE
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Call for Proposals for the #DEC2026 Conference is Open -- Submit your proposal by February 9th, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time! sbee.link/dwhep4t3un Join colleagues from around the world for four days of learning, connection, and shared commitment. Your voice belongs at DEC2026. #ECE #EI #ECSE
☕️ DEC’s Coffee & Policy Chats are happening this week! Get key federal updates + open discussion. Live only, all welcome (members & non-members).
📅 Tues (Today!) 8PM ET: sbee.link/kfyg7chj6v
📅 Thurs 2PM ET: sbee.link/yqpm6cunde
📅 Tues (Today!) 8PM ET: sbee.link/kfyg7chj6v
📅 Thurs 2PM ET: sbee.link/yqpm6cunde
January 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
☕️ DEC’s Coffee & Policy Chats are happening this week! Get key federal updates + open discussion. Live only, all welcome (members & non-members).
📅 Tues (Today!) 8PM ET: sbee.link/kfyg7chj6v
📅 Thurs 2PM ET: sbee.link/yqpm6cunde
📅 Tues (Today!) 8PM ET: sbee.link/kfyg7chj6v
📅 Thurs 2PM ET: sbee.link/yqpm6cunde
Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to a year full of possibilities and progress in early childhood in 2026!
January 2, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to a year full of possibilities and progress in early childhood in 2026!
Wishing everyone a joyful Kwanzaa! Let’s celebrate culture, creativity, and community this season and always.
December 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wishing everyone a joyful Kwanzaa! Let’s celebrate culture, creativity, and community this season and always.
From all of us at DEC, Merry Christmas! We hope your holiday is full of connection, joy, and peace.
December 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
From all of us at DEC, Merry Christmas! We hope your holiday is full of connection, joy, and peace.
DEC Community, it's time to connect! Join us this Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time for our monthly coffee break. Meet the DEC Executive Board and Executive Office, share your experiences, and find resources to support your work. Register now: tinyurl.com/mt3mfry5
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
DEC Community, it's time to connect! Join us this Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time for our monthly coffee break. Meet the DEC Executive Board and Executive Office, share your experiences, and find resources to support your work. Register now: tinyurl.com/mt3mfry5
Wishing everyone a bright Hanukkah! May this Festival of Lights bring reflection, warmth, and joy to all who celebrate.
December 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Wishing everyone a bright Hanukkah! May this Festival of Lights bring reflection, warmth, and joy to all who celebrate.
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, December 10th, 2025) for a free Learning Deck webinar for DEC members: Optimizing the Use of the DEC Publications and Products Inventory for Professional and Workforce Development presented by Melanie McKinney, PT, DPT. sbee.link/p4mdgbqe6x #EI #ECSE #ECE
December 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, December 10th, 2025) for a free Learning Deck webinar for DEC members: Optimizing the Use of the DEC Publications and Products Inventory for Professional and Workforce Development presented by Melanie McKinney, PT, DPT. sbee.link/p4mdgbqe6x #EI #ECSE #ECE
DEC Community of Practice (CoP) Spotlight: Early Intervention
Join the EI CoP tomorrow (Thurs, December 4th) for a community gathering: DEC Recommended Practices, Autism Resources, and DEC Proposal Networking! sbee.link/avf9qj3te4
#EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodIntervention #BePartOfEI
Join the EI CoP tomorrow (Thurs, December 4th) for a community gathering: DEC Recommended Practices, Autism Resources, and DEC Proposal Networking! sbee.link/avf9qj3te4
#EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodIntervention #BePartOfEI
December 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
DEC Community of Practice (CoP) Spotlight: Early Intervention
Join the EI CoP tomorrow (Thurs, December 4th) for a community gathering: DEC Recommended Practices, Autism Resources, and DEC Proposal Networking! sbee.link/avf9qj3te4
#EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodIntervention #BePartOfEI
Join the EI CoP tomorrow (Thurs, December 4th) for a community gathering: DEC Recommended Practices, Autism Resources, and DEC Proposal Networking! sbee.link/avf9qj3te4
#EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodIntervention #BePartOfEI
This year, DEC celebrates the IDEA's 50th Anniversary, the landmark law that guaranteed children with disabilities the right to a free appropriate public education. We encourage you to use this anniversary to raise awareness of IDEA’s impact & continued importance sbee.link/j6m3nc8hrt
December 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This year, DEC celebrates the IDEA's 50th Anniversary, the landmark law that guaranteed children with disabilities the right to a free appropriate public education. We encourage you to use this anniversary to raise awareness of IDEA’s impact & continued importance sbee.link/j6m3nc8hrt
Join the Research CoP tomorrow for AI in Early Childhood Research and Practice, an engaging conversation with Dorentia Dedushaj, M.Ed, an AI expert, who will share insights on how AI is being used in early intervention and childhood research and practice. sbee.link/w6pkn3bf9u
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join the Research CoP tomorrow for AI in Early Childhood Research and Practice, an engaging conversation with Dorentia Dedushaj, M.Ed, an AI expert, who will share insights on how AI is being used in early intervention and childhood research and practice. sbee.link/w6pkn3bf9u
NEW Call for Manuscripts! The DEC Monograph Series — Issue 1, Deconstructing and Reframing Challenging Behavior: From Understanding Children’s Needs to Supporting Development Across Contexts, is now accepting submissions.
Learn more at sbee.link/krvmhcyup7
Learn more at sbee.link/krvmhcyup7
Deconstructing and Reframing Challenging Behavior: From Understanding Children’s Needs to Supporting Development Across Contexts
Division for Early Childhood Monograph Series — Issue 1Call for ManuscriptsThe Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (DEC) will publish its first monograph in the DEC Monograph Series in 2026. The topic of this inaugura
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December 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
NEW Call for Manuscripts! The DEC Monograph Series — Issue 1, Deconstructing and Reframing Challenging Behavior: From Understanding Children’s Needs to Supporting Development Across Contexts, is now accepting submissions.
Learn more at sbee.link/krvmhcyup7
Learn more at sbee.link/krvmhcyup7
Don't miss this great event tomorrow hosted by NCPSSERS! DEC is a proud member of NCPSSERS, and we’re thrilled to share that Karen Lewis, DEC Executive Board Member, will be representing the family voice in this important conversation. #IDEA50thAnniversary #EarlyChildhood #EducationAdvocacy
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November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Don't miss this great event tomorrow hosted by NCPSSERS! DEC is a proud member of NCPSSERS, and we’re thrilled to share that Karen Lewis, DEC Executive Board Member, will be representing the family voice in this important conversation. #IDEA50thAnniversary #EarlyChildhood #EducationAdvocacy
We’re excited to announce that the virtual DEC Recommended Practices (RPs) Pocket Guide is now available for free in the DEC Bookstore! Access a free copy and keep evidence-based practices at your fingertips! sbee.link/3kycwm6fnv
DEC Recommended Practices: The Pocket Guide | DEC
Full title: DEC Recommended Practices: The Pocket Guide This pocket guide version of the DEC Recommended Practices is designed to improve accessibility and dissemination. The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to practitioners and families a
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November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We’re excited to announce that the virtual DEC Recommended Practices (RPs) Pocket Guide is now available for free in the DEC Bookstore! Access a free copy and keep evidence-based practices at your fingertips! sbee.link/3kycwm6fnv
Celebrate Excellence: Join Us for the 2025 DEC Awards Ceremony on Sunday, November 16th at 1 PM Eastern Time! Learn more and register at sbee.link/8f4bynvpg6
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Celebrate Excellence: Join Us for the 2025 DEC Awards Ceremony on Sunday, November 16th at 1 PM Eastern Time! Learn more and register at sbee.link/8f4bynvpg6
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Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 PM ET to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk. Learn about the latest threats to IDEA and how you can take action.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 PM ET to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk. Learn about the latest threats to IDEA and how you can take action.
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DEC is joining First Five Years Fund, National Head Start Association, and fellow organizations working on behalf of children and families around the country in today's Day of Action: We're Asking Congress to End the Shutdown!
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sbee.link/9euyb3xa6q #EndTheShutdown #StandForHeadStart
TOOLKIT: End the Shutdown Day of Action - October 29th
It’s time to act. And by uniting in a coordinated Day of Action on October 29, we can amplify our collective voice and make sure Congress hears our message.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
DEC is joining First Five Years Fund, National Head Start Association, and fellow organizations working on behalf of children and families around the country in today's Day of Action: We're Asking Congress to End the Shutdown!
sbee.link/9euyb3xa6q #EndTheShutdown #StandForHeadStart
sbee.link/9euyb3xa6q #EndTheShutdown #StandForHeadStart
On October 23rd, 2025, DEC joined 59 national organizations in urging the Senate HELP Committee to conduct an oversight hearing on the attempts to dismantle the Dept. of Education & decimate implementation of IDEA. Read the letter here and learn how you can take action: sbee.link/mh6nk9y8bw
DEC Joins 59 Partners in Calling for Congressional Oversight
On October 23, 2025, the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) joined 59 national organizations in urging the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee to conduct an oversight hearing of the Executive Branch as it actively seek
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October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
On October 23rd, 2025, DEC joined 59 national organizations in urging the Senate HELP Committee to conduct an oversight hearing on the attempts to dismantle the Dept. of Education & decimate implementation of IDEA. Read the letter here and learn how you can take action: sbee.link/mh6nk9y8bw
Join us for DEC's New Member Friday this week - October 24th at 1:30 PM Eastern Time! Led by Dr. Peggy Kemp, DEC Executive Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for new and returning DEC members to explore the benefits and resources available to you. Don't miss out! sbee.link/medq6uxtg9
October 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Join us for DEC's New Member Friday this week - October 24th at 1:30 PM Eastern Time! Led by Dr. Peggy Kemp, DEC Executive Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for new and returning DEC members to explore the benefits and resources available to you. Don't miss out! sbee.link/medq6uxtg9
Join us for the DEC Executive Board & Executive Office Monthly Coffee Chat (tomorrow!) - Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Find the registration links for this month and more at: sbee.link/8hmueygtc3
October 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Join us for the DEC Executive Board & Executive Office Monthly Coffee Chat (tomorrow!) - Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Find the registration links for this month and more at: sbee.link/8hmueygtc3
DEC Celebrates - Our Night Out in Portland at DEC2025 🎳✨
Huge thanks to Punch Bowl Social for hosting an unforgettable evening — great food, endless laughs, and incredible memories with our community. Find all the photos and GIFs at sbee.link/4xm6rjevyn
Huge thanks to Punch Bowl Social for hosting an unforgettable evening — great food, endless laughs, and incredible memories with our community. Find all the photos and GIFs at sbee.link/4xm6rjevyn
October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
DEC Celebrates - Our Night Out in Portland at DEC2025 🎳✨
Huge thanks to Punch Bowl Social for hosting an unforgettable evening — great food, endless laughs, and incredible memories with our community. Find all the photos and GIFs at sbee.link/4xm6rjevyn
Huge thanks to Punch Bowl Social for hosting an unforgettable evening — great food, endless laughs, and incredible memories with our community. Find all the photos and GIFs at sbee.link/4xm6rjevyn
DEC stands with CEC in strong opposition to the devastating cuts to the U.S. Department of Education that nearly eliminate OSEP and RSA. . . Read the full action alert from CEC here: sbee.link/8awxeuq4dk
Take Action Now: sbee.link/nkfag4dw87
Take Action Now: sbee.link/nkfag4dw87
October 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DEC stands with CEC in strong opposition to the devastating cuts to the U.S. Department of Education that nearly eliminate OSEP and RSA. . . Read the full action alert from CEC here: sbee.link/8awxeuq4dk
Take Action Now: sbee.link/nkfag4dw87
Take Action Now: sbee.link/nkfag4dw87
Reduction in Force: Federal Partners at the U.S. Department of Education - An Update for DEC Members and Community. www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...
Reduction in Force: Federal Partners at the U.S. Department of Education
DEC Members,The U.S. Department of Education (ED) engaged in a round of layoffs late this week, as reported by USA Today and other sources. At that time, it appeared that personnel from the Office of ...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Reduction in Force: Federal Partners at the U.S. Department of Education - An Update for DEC Members and Community. www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...