Division for Early Childhood (Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children)

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is a professional membership organization and a division of the Council for Exceptional Children. It focuses on early intervention, early childhood special education, and inclusive practices for young children with disabilities and their families. DEC organizes an annual international conference (DEC Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families), virtual institutes, webinars, and professional development opportunities. The organization and its conference website confirm DEC as a conference organizer for early childhood topics, including early intervention, preschool/Pre-K, early learning, and kindergarten readiness, with a primary emphasis on early intervention and early childhood special education.