....I've finally found a minute to reflect on my past few months as president of DEC.
That said, I only have a few clicks left on my laptop battery and just can't type fast or well enough on my ipad or iphone so I'll keep my reflections brief.
My biggest reflection or ah ha...is that we have an amazing organization. I never realized all that goes on (daily) on behalf of young children with disabilities, their families, and those who serve them.
The staff and board members, not to mention all of the volunteers who participate on the LACs each year, members who keep our SIGs up and going [check out our EI SIG], our amazing subdivisions, and all those who share their knowledge through various PD efforts, etc.....work non stop each and every day (and many times at night) to further our collective mission.
I hope each of you will take a minute to appreciate your membership with DEC and encourage others to be part of these very exciting times~
My other reflection is that now is such an great time to be President of DEC. Today I get to be involved in two amazing opportunities. First, I was honored to visit OSEP with Sharon Walsh (DEC's governmental consultant) and Sarah Mulligan (DEC's Executive Director).
We visited with Ruth Ryder, Gregg Corr, and Larry Wexler...where we had an opportunity to share the important work of DEC and find ways to continue the strong partnership we have with OSEP.
Later today I'll be co-presenting with members of NAEYC at the National Head Start Leadership meeting here in DC. I'll have the opportunity to promote the joint position paper on inclusion and hopefully share a few strategies to increase access, participation, and progress of all young children.
Great fun and meaningful work...who could ask for more?to be continued....
KPF
DEC President 2011-2012
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