Divison for Early Childhood
The Division for Early Childhood promotes polices and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is one of seventeen divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
DEC is especially 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/talented, or are at risk of future developmental problems.
The Divsion for Early Childhood
27 Fort Missoula Road
Suite 2
Missoula, MT 59804
Phone: (406) 543-0872
Fax: (406) 543-0887
Email: dec@dec-sped.org
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST)
Executive Office Staff:
Sarah Mulligan, Executive Director
Phone: (406) 543-0872 *224
Email: sarah.mulligan@dec-sped.org
Bethany Morris, Director of Member Services
Phone: (406) 543-0872 *222
Email: bethany.morris@dec-sped.org
Cynthia Wood, Assistant to Exective Director
Phone: (406) 543-0872 *221
Email: cynthia.wood@dec-sped.org |
