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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 16-19, 2013, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, California. This stylish and sophisticated hotel offers easy access to Nob Hill, Chinatown, and world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities at Union Square. Reserve your room today by following the link on the “Hotel” tab at http://www.dec-sped.org/Conference or call 415-771-1400. Don’t forget to mention the code “DEC” to take advantage of the special room rate (this offer expires September 20, 2013).
While you are on the DEC website don’t forget to register to attend the conference. To access our easy online conference registration, go to www.dec-sped.org and click on the “Conference” tab. From here you can view the preliminary program and 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:
Merle B. Karnes Award for Service to the Division
Mary McEvoy Service to the Field Award
Rose C. Engel Award for Excellence in Professional Practice
J. David Sexton Doctoral Student Award
Kathleen W. McCartan Student Award
To find out more or to nominate a colleague, go to the DEC website http://www.dec-sped.org/About_DEC/Awards. All nominations are due July 15, 2013!
Need to Arrange a Gathering of Friends? A Meeting? A Social Event?
Consider hosting your event as part of the DEC conference in San Francisco, California, October 16-19, 2013. If you want to schedule a focus group, convene a meeting of your Subdivision, or hold a meeting with colleagues who are already gathered for the conference, call 406-543-0872 and ask for a Meeting Request Form.
Find Us on Facebook
Become a member of DEC on Facebook—It is just one more way to stay connected to the DEC community and the relevant conversations surrounding early childhood special education and early intervention. Go to www.facebook.com and search for “Division for Early Childhood Members.”