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Take a Minute to BE DEC!
Being part of a professional organization like the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (DEC) is a commitment you have made to yourself, your career, and the children and families who inspire your work. We are fortunate to have so many dedicated members! You might be surprised to learn, however, that not everyone in our field is a member of the DEC. When you finish reading this issue of Young Exceptional Children (YEC), take a minute to send a note to a colleague or two (or more!) letting them know about our organization. Tell them what DEC means to you. Send them a link to www.dec-sped.org.
THE CONFERENCE IS COMING! Realize the Vision! Register Today for DEC 2012!
What is your vision of early intervention and early childhood special education? How can you achieve that vision given our current times? We have designed this year’s conference aware of today’s world—where there are lots of forward thinking initiatives and just as many challenges to the field. It is time to reserve your spot for this year’s Annual International Conference on Young Children With Special Needs and Their Families in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 28-30, 2012.
Register by September 15 to Save US$50!
Just when you thought you knew what the DEC conference was all about—we’re adding new session types! Imagine what you could learn in 30 min or less! Ignite your passion for early intervention/early childhood special education! Take DEC’s Recommended Practices to a brand new level! We know that you want to come away from this year’s conference with practical, ready-to-use information, and this year’s conference delivers all that—and more!
Go to www.dec-sped.org/conference to check out the program. Don’t miss out on what DEC has in store for Minneapolis!
Thinking of Attending the Fourth Annual Response to Intervention (RTI) Early Childhood Summit?
If RTI grabs your attention, this year’s Summit might be just what you are looking for. This event brings together leading experts from around the country who understand RTI and who have a unique perspective on how RTI approaches can be implemented in early childhood settings. Learn about the latest research and promising models implementing tiered interventions for young children. Share your ideas and be part of this national summit. Brought to you in collaboration with the Center for RTI in Early Childhood.
Hyatt Regency Tamaya in Santa Ana, New Mexico
For more information, call 406-543-0872 or go to crtiec.org
Hurry! Registration is limited.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
What are Special Interest Groups? About a year ago, DEC launched an important initiative to engage our members in dialogue on key areas in early intervention and early childhood special education. SIGs provide an opportunity to meet other members who share your professional interests, share resources, and collaborate on projects. If you would like to join or find out more about these DEC SIGs, send an email to
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