DEC Announcements

Apps for Early Intervention

This site highlights a variety of no-cost and low-cost options with special attention to resources that can support young children who are on the spectrum or have visual challenges.

The Family Center on Technology and Disability

Looking for no-cost/low-cost applications to use in your work? This site offers 96 different options.

Registration is Open for DEC•2013!

DEC’s 29th Annual International Conference on Young Children With Special Needs and their Families will be held October 16-18, 2013, at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square, San Francisco, California, USA—located at the heart of the theatre district and just minutes from great sightseeing and shopping. To access our easy online registration, go to www.dec-sped.org and click on the “Conference” tab. Don’t forget to check out the preliminary program to start planning your trip.

Wanted: Outstanding Individuals

Each year, DEC honors members who are making a difference in the lives of young children with special needs and their families at our annual conference. Do you know someone whose dedication to the field of early childhood special education should be recognized? Consider nominating someone for one of these prestigious awards:

To find out more or to nominate a colleague, go to the DEC website, www.dec-sped.org/About_DEC/Awards. All nominations are due August 15, 2013!

Take a Look at DEC’s Products

Our e-commerce site has everything your library needs! The newest monograph, Monograph 14: Supporting Young Children Who are Dual Language Learners with or at-risk for Disabilities, contains practical strategies to support young children who are dual language learners. Check out this monograph and the entire full Monograph Series or spend a moment viewing the Recommended Practices Series. These are research-based resources that will guide your practice and make a difference in the lives of young children. www.dec-sped.org/Store

Recommended Practices Commission

DEC is pleased to announce the members of the Recommended Practices Commission: Rashida Banerjee Judy Carta, Tricia Catalino, Chelsea Guillen, Kathy Hebbeler, Mary Louise Hemmeter, Mary Mclean, Lori Meyer, Susan Sandall, Barbara Smith, Judy Swett, Pat Snyder, and Pam Winton. The Commission is charged with revising the DEC Recommended Practices and creating a plan to ensure that they continue to be a current and useful tool for those working in early intervention and early childhood special education. Find out more about their work and see how you can become involved. Go to www.dec-sped.org for the latest updates.