DEC Announcements

Announcing the Prerelease of the Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series 14: Supporting Young Children Who Are Dual Language Learners With or At Risk for Disabilities

Monograph 14 offers contemporary perspectives about strategies to support young children who are dual language learners (DLL) in inclusive early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) settings. This book highlights culturally and linguistically responsive innovations in assessment and evaluation, the influence of federal and state policy on assessment and instructional practices and eligibility determination, successful partnerships with families, and evidence-based intervention and instruction. This text is due to be released in October. To place your advance order, go to www.dec-sped.org and choose the “Store” tab. Remember that DEC members receive a member discount on all online purchases!

DEC 2012 is Just Around the Corner—In Minneapolis

What’s your vision for early intervention? This year’s theme of Realizing the Vision can help make that a reality. Take a sneak preview at the online program and find out how you can use the sessions to advance your professional skills and generate new ideas to support your work.

We are excited that this year’s conference will kick off with a keynote by Sondra Samuels, of Northside Achievement Zone, whose topic will be Believing in the Impossible for Our Children and Our Future . Today, in America, children with special needs of any kind are increasingly being left behind academically and socially. They are falling through a stubborn achievement gap that is ominously widening every second imperiling their future, as well as the future competitiveness of the United States. This presentation focuses on what makes up the infamous achievement gap and how believing in the impossible when it comes to our children is measurably turning the tide and resulting in predictable achievement and success at unprecedented rates.

Need more reasons to join us in Minneapolis? In addition to the excellent sessions, workshops, and posters, this year’s conference also includes a spotlight on our hot topic: Optimal Results Through Effective Practices in Today’s World . So, don’t miss out on what DEC has in store for you in Minneapolis! There is still time to register: www.dec-sped.org/conference

Don’t Forget to Pack Your Walking Shoes

This year’s conference is being held at the Minneapolis Hilton in downtown Minneapolis—just steps from fine dining and cultural landmarks. Now is the time to make travel plans for DEC 2012! Go to www.dec-sped.org/conference for assistance with online conference registration, hotel accommodations, and travel arrangements.

See you in October!