If nothing else - during my tenure as president - I want to share all the amazing things DEC does for its members and the field as a whole. I may have mentioned in earlier posts or to those I meet around the country that an interesting question is....
If DEC were to cease to exist tomorrow, why would we bring it back?
To be honest, I'm not sure a year ago or even 6 months ago I would have had the passionate response I have today. I'm amazed and thankful each and every day regarding the work being done by a whole host of staff and volunteers on behalf of young children and their families.
As further evidence - To help special educators and early interventionists in their monumental task of implementing the updated regulations, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), its Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) have released a side-by-side comparison of the 2011 final Part C regulations, published on Sept. 28, to Part C regulations from 1999.
Once again - DEC and its partners are guiding implementation and interpretation of policy efforts at the national, state, and local level...just wait until you review this 267 page document!
Want to join our adovocacy efforts? Join us for a Day on the Hill. The day includes tips from Sharon Walsh (DEC's Governmental Relations Consultant) and CEC Policy and Advocacy staff, briefings from Capitol Hill staff, and an opportunity to visit with Senators and Representatives from your state. When you register, you will receive information about setting up appointments. A required webinar in early November will help you be prepared for this amazing policy experience. No experience is necessary. If you are a skilled advocate, DEC Capitol Hill Day is the perfect time to support our early childhood agenda and make sure our voice is heard. If you have never visited Capitol Hill but have a passion for working with young children and their families, this is your chance to make a difference.
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