Registration is OPEN for the 2023 Michigan DEC Conference!

We are excited to open Registration for the Michigan DEC Annual Conference!

This event will be in-person at Central Michigan University on May 5th, 2023. Lunch is provided. Use the link provided above to register!

Want to Be A Conference Sponsor, Exhibitor or Vendor?

We welcome you to join us!

Click on the link to access the Sponsorship Flyer to view the different levels being offered this year.

Ready to register as a sponsor, exhibitor, or vendor? CLICK HERE

Proposals for Poster Sessions at the 2023 Annual Conference

You are invited to submit your proposal for a poster session at the 2023 Michigan DEC Annual Conference. Proposals are still being accepted until Friday, March 31, 2023

Submit your proposal HERE

FREE - MiDEC Lunch Byte Series starting in January 2023

Join us for the 2023 lunch byte series starting in January.

January 13: Dr. Gina Garner presenting on State Practitioner Collaboration for Improving Early Childhood Teacher Certification

VIEW THE RECORDING OF THIS PRESENTATION HERE

February 10: Dr. JoDell Heroux presenting Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion

VIEW THE RECORDING OF THIS PRESENTATION HERE

March 17: Dr. Gina Pepin presenting The Power of Joyful Reading: Helping Your Young Readers Soar to Success

VIEW THE RECORDING OF THIS PRESENTATION HERE

VIEW THE 68-PAGES OF HANDOUTS HERE

April 14: Kelsey Brewer, MA presenting Purposeful Play

Click on the session to register.

Want to Join MiDEC?

We are looking for members who are excited about making a difference in the lives of young children with disabilities in Michigan.

To join DEC, you must first be a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). When you join CEC, be sure to add our division, DEC, to your membership.

Benefits of membership include:

Excellent research and practioner journals on evidence-based practices that work young children with delays and disabilities.
Updates on public policy initiatives that impact young children with disabilities and their families.
Opportunities for advocacy on behalf of young children with disabilities and their families.
Professional development opportunities.
A network of professionals, parents, and community members who are passionate about enhancing the growth and development of young children with delays and disabilities.