- IDEC has Vice-President and Treasurer positions available The elected officers will begin their terms on July 1, 2012.
- Nominating Committee Needed for IDEC Elections. Please contact Robin Miller Young by January 15th, 2012.
- Congratulations to Bernadette "Bernie" Laumann, winner of the 2011 Jeanette A. McCollum Award!
- View the latest IDEC Board Meeting minutes
- The new Illinois Division for Early Childhood's (ILDEC) Listserv is now in operation. To join the Listserv, contact Bethany Morris.
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. Founded in 1973, the Division is dedicated to promoting policies and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children. Children with special needs include those who have disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted or talented, and are at risk of future developmental problems.
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