The name of the
organization I chose is the Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/. The Division
for Early Childhood was started in 1973 by a group of volunteers who cared
deeply about the development of young children with special needs. DEC is one
of 17 divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the largest
professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of
individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. This site is important to me because I have a passion for working with children with special needs. I find it great to know that there is an organization that's sole purpose is refining education for those children.
Current news I found
on the website was:
Division for Early Childhood Co-Signs New "Policy
Statement on Family Engagement: From the Early Years to the Early Grades"
Monday, May 9, 2016
This article provides details of a new policy which is focused
on family engagement which refers to systematic inclusion of families in
activities and programs that promote children’s development learning and
wellness, which includes planning, development and evaluation of such
activities, programs and systems. It
describes in detail the importance of family engagement and the nurturing of
positive relationships between the family and staff. It explains how the role of family engagement
is beneficial to a child’s success.
I also found it interesting that the website offers a wide
variety of learning opportunities designed for professionals who work with or
on behalf of young children with special needs. One can choose from these areas on the site.
Conferences
Ask the Authors webinars
Learning Decks (online)
Professional Development Institutes
Special Interest Groups
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