The division
of early childhood website is the site I continue to use. One outside link I followed was panel of
excellence which is where DEC encourages the development of high-quality
products, using multiple technologies, to support the effective implementation
of DEC's newly revised Recommended Practices in early intervention and early
childhood special education. These products may be for families, emerging or
practicing professionals, professional development providers, researchers,
and/or administrators at the state, local, or agency level.
One area of
the site I found was called learning decks.
This sections offers professional development webinars for those who
work with, or on behalf of, young children with special needs.
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 solely dedicated to assist
all young children with special needs, by making sure they receive quality and
appropriate resources.
I learned
that DEC collaborates with many different agencies. With these collaborations, DEC is able to
accomplish our mission of promoting policies and advancing evidence-based
practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young
children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and
disabilities
This organization should be commended for its efforts and dedication to children with special needs! Thank you for sharing this knowledge; I had never heard of the DEC and the CEC. It is such an empowering thing to know that there are those among us fighting for every type of child.
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