PeggyDebKemp
@peggydeb.bsky.social
Early Childhood/Early Intervention /Early Childhood Special Education Advocate. Ex. Director of Division For Early Childhood. Special Needs Family Member. Geema to 7. Ph.D in special education policy and family. #disability#education#academia
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PeggyDebKemp
@peggydeb.bsky.social
· Mar 16
DEC Positionality 2025
In response to recent Executive Orders from the new administration, we are writing to assure our members and partners that DEC will continue to stand with you in our collective commitment to inclusion...
www.dec-sped.org
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“We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.” - DEC
“We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.” - DEC
Reposted by PeggyDebKemp
Glad to be standing with educators standing up for their students this morning. #protectstudents #momsky www.nea.org/about-nea/me...
Coalition Sues Trump Administration For Dismantling Department of Education, Hurting All Students | NEA
Advocacy organizations representing millions of educators, civil rights champions, school employees, students, and families will file a lawsuit Monday to stop the Trump Administration’s illegal attemp...
www.nea.org
March 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Glad to be standing with educators standing up for their students this morning. #protectstudents #momsky www.nea.org/about-nea/me...
Dismantling the Department of Education-
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
We see you!
#disability#earlychildhood#useyourvouce
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
We see you!
#disability#earlychildhood#useyourvouce
March 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Dismantling the Department of Education-
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
We see you!
#disability#earlychildhood#useyourvouce
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
We see you!
#disability#earlychildhood#useyourvouce
Dismantling the Department of Education- perspective of a “professional “parent” & “grandparent “
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
March 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Dismantling the Department of Education- perspective of a “professional “parent” & “grandparent “
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
“The Final Mission”…. It’s insulting.
Want to know what IDEA is? It’s a promise to families.
Pairing disabled & needy? That’s ableism.
Taking away research/pd/educator prep = destruction.
Stop!
We all need to find our voice. #quiettoolong#womenspeakup#womenbelinginpolitics
March 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We all need to find our voice. #quiettoolong#womenspeakup#womenbelinginpolitics
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“We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.” - DEC
“We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.” - DEC
DEC Positionality 2025
In response to recent Executive Orders from the new administration, we are writing to assure our members and partners that DEC will continue to stand with you in our collective commitment to inclusion...
www.dec-sped.org
March 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...
“We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.” - DEC
“We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.” - DEC
Reposted by PeggyDebKemp
From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: "The proposed cuts threaten access to services for millions of children with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for therapies/services, technology and other support [. . .] Tell Congress to support Medicaid and protect students with disabilities."
Support Medicaid, Protect Children with Disabilities
Congress is proposing cuts to Medicaid that will harm access to school-based services for children with disabilities.
copaa.salsalabs.org
March 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: "The proposed cuts threaten access to services for millions of children with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for therapies/services, technology and other support [. . .] Tell Congress to support Medicaid and protect students with disabilities."
Act now! Engage colleagues, friends, family, neighbors. The time to be silent is far gone. Children deserve better.
Action Alert!
Professionals who work with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities work tirelessly, but chronic IDEA underfunding makes their jobs harder. It's time to act. Tell Congress: invest in children and families! exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction
Professionals who work with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities work tirelessly, but chronic IDEA underfunding makes their jobs harder. It's time to act. Tell Congress: invest in children and families! exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction
March 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Act now! Engage colleagues, friends, family, neighbors. The time to be silent is far gone. Children deserve better.
DEC is a subdivision of CEC.
See DEC’s Statement: www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...
We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.
See DEC’s Statement: www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...
We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.
March 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
DEC is a subdivision of CEC.
See DEC’s Statement: www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...
We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.
See DEC’s Statement: www.dec-sped.org/single-post/...
We will continue to do the work because it is the work that needs done. It is the work to which the children, families, and professionals we serve have a right. It is the work demanded by our Vision and Mission.
Reposted by PeggyDebKemp
If you're at the CEC 2025 Convention & Expo, come visit our exhibit booth!
We'd love to talk to you about membership, advocacy, resources, publications. . . and you can check out the new DEC apparel for sale.
#WeSayEquity #EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation #CEC2025
We'd love to talk to you about membership, advocacy, resources, publications. . . and you can check out the new DEC apparel for sale.
#WeSayEquity #EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation #CEC2025
March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If you're at the CEC 2025 Convention & Expo, come visit our exhibit booth!
We'd love to talk to you about membership, advocacy, resources, publications. . . and you can check out the new DEC apparel for sale.
#WeSayEquity #EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation #CEC2025
We'd love to talk to you about membership, advocacy, resources, publications. . . and you can check out the new DEC apparel for sale.
#WeSayEquity #EarlyIntervention #EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation #CEC2025
Thank you.
We’ve filed a lawsuit challenging the unlawful mass firing of nearly half of all employees at the U.S. Dept of Education.
Gutting the Dept of Education from within would have catastrophic consequences for our nation’s students.
We’re going to court to protect them.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Gutting the Dept of Education from within would have catastrophic consequences for our nation’s students.
We’re going to court to protect them.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
March 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Thank you.
Listen for her views on disability… “disabled “ and then “needy”.. oh hell no
Trump's Education Secretary Doesn't Know What Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Is and Special Needs Parents Are Outraged.
"I am a special education teacher and this makes my brain and heart hurt.”
#MomSky
www.latintimes.com/trumps-educa...
"I am a special education teacher and this makes my brain and heart hurt.”
#MomSky
www.latintimes.com/trumps-educa...
Trump's Education Secretary Doesn't Know What IDEA Is and Special Needs Parents Are Outraged
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was unable to define the acronym IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) on Fox News, worrying advocates.
www.latintimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Listen for her views on disability… “disabled “ and then “needy”.. oh hell no
Reposted by PeggyDebKemp
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Fired workers deserve benefits. Call your representatives
YouTube video by Mark Cuban
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February 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM