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Welcome! The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an international membership organization for those who work with, or on behalf of, young children (0-8) with disabilities and other special needs, and their families. DEC Collaborate provides parents and professionals an online format to facilitate discussions and resource sharing through a library.

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1. Login (DEC Members) OR Create an account (New Non-Members).
2. Adjust your subscription settings.
3. Join a Community. DEC Members are automatically members of the DEC Community.
Anyone can join DEC Communities of Practice.
4. Start collaborating - post a message, browse current discussions to share your expertise, and search library entries.

Rules for Posting

What's okay to post?

Discussion posts with requests for resources, resource recommendations, free event recommendations, etc.
Job posts on the DEC Community (this is a DEC member benefit!). If you are not a DEC member, please visit the Career Center to post your job listing!
Research requests that have been approved by the DEC Research Committee. Submit your research request here for the committee to review!

Read the full rules for posting to DEC Collaborate here.

Latest Discussions

Postdoctoral Research Associate -- Early Childhood Math and Family Engagement

By: Jessica Hardy , 9 days ago

Posted in: DEC Community

Hello all, The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a project focused on early childhood math, family engagement, and coaching. Please see this job posting , and feel free to email me directly if you have questions: jesskh@illinois.edu Thanks, ...
Registration open for VA Hybrid Conference - Creating Connections to Shining Sta ...

By: Lisa Terry , 2 months ago

Posted in: DEC Community

Hi everyone, We have a great conference coming up offering in-person or virtual registration. Creating Connections to Shining Stars is a collaborative effort between Virginia's Part C, Early Intervention and Part B, Preschool Special Education programs. The Conference will focus on ...
RE: New EI/ECSE Practice-Based Standards Resources Hot Off the Presses!

By: Camille Catlett , 2 months ago

Posted in: DEC Community

Terrific new resource. Thank you for sharing! ------------------------------ Camille Catlett Consultant University of North Carolina Carrboro NC (919) 824-6842 ------------------------------