Check out the Webpage for the 2024 Michigan DEC Conference!

Want to see more information about this year's conference? Check out the webpage HERE!

You'll find information about the location, speakers, and the countdown to conference. You can also download the Whova app.

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Registration NOW OPEN!

The 2024 Annual Michigan DEC Conference REGISTRATION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

Friday, May 3, 2024

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

8:30-4:00

Does your work connect to the education and support of young children with disabilities and their families? Are you the parent/guardian of a young child with disabilities? Join us for the premier early childhood special education conference in the state of Michigan! This conference will include numerous breakout sessions related to multiple topics related to early childhood special education from birth to age 8, exhibitors, poster sessions, and opportunities to network with others.

We are super excited to welcome nationally known expert Cari Ebert as our keynote speaker. Cari will also provide 2 breakout sessions in the afternoon.

Hotel Information: Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center offers discounted rooms for MiDEC Conference attendees.

WHOVA is our conference app.

We are excited to be using Whova for registration this year. Download the app now (see links below)

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2024 MiDEC Conference - Sponsorship and Exhibitor Oppportunties

Attention Businesses, Agencies, Organizations, & Non-Profits

We're seeking sponsors and exhibitors to join us at our MiDEC Conference on May 3, 2024! Connect your organization directly with early childhood and early childhood special education professionals statewide and gain exposure to a diverse audience of educators, parents, students, and stakeholders.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Form

Michigan DEC Sponsorship/Exhibitor Flyer (PDF)

Get Ready for the MiDEC Conference by Downloading the Whova App!

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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 the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) to your membership.

Benefits of membership include:

Excellent research and practitioner journals on evidence-based practices for 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.