- Public Comments Submitted by Robin Miller Young, President, IDEC, on behalf of the IDEC Members to the US Department of Education "Listening and Learning about Early Learning; Standards and Assessments"; May 18, 2010
- IDEC Comments on Preschool Bilingual Program Components of the Proposed Rules and Regulations for Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), Public Act 95-793
- Congratulations to Kay Henderson, winner of the 2009 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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