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 practitioner journals on evidence-based practices that work with 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.
We are looking for members who are excited about making a difference in the lives of young children with disabilities in Michigan!
If you would like to become more involved through our committee work, please contact the following committee chairpersons.
Professional Learning: Elaine Meyer elaine.meyer@oakland.k12.mi.us
Outreach and Engagement: Julie Ricks-Doneen ricksdon@oakland.edu
Governmental Relations: Christy Callahan callahan_c@ccresa.org and Lisa Cook-Gordon -lisacookgordon@michiganfamilyvoices.org
Honors & Awards: Colleen O'Connor oconnorc1@michigan.gov
Family Involvement: Lacea Zavala LaceaZavala@gmail.com and Kae Dubay KaeDubay82@gmail.com