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Thank you to all who attended DEC2024!

The Conference Schedule is Available 

The Certificates of Attendance were emailed on Friday, September 20th, 2024 in the afternoon. 

Please check your spam folder if you didn't receive it.

Questions?  Contact us at conference@dec-sped.org!

Division for Early Chidlhood of the Council for Exceptional Children 40th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families

About DEC2024

Division for Early Childhood's 40th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families will focus on The Future of Inclusive Practices: Creating Equitable Access, Participation, and Supports.

Join us this year for three days (plus optional pre-conference workshops!) packed with sessions presented by experts in the field and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees who are passionate about early childhood, early intervention, and early childhood special education. DEC attendees include practitioners, researchers, family members, students, and professionals from around the globe. 

WHEN Tuesday, September 17th through Friday, September 20th, 2024

WHERE Hilton Riverside New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana 

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Save the Date: DEC2025 - Join us in Portland, Oregon - Tuesday October 7th - Friday October 10th

Conference Schedule

Access Conference Sessions using the link below. This year's full schedule is available on Sched (the DEC2024 conference app).

Sponsors

DEC YEAR-ROUND SPONSORS

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PLATINUM SPONSORS

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attainable - The ABLE Savings Plan offered by MEFA and managed by Fidelity

SILVER SPONSORS

Pathways Early Autism Intervention
Public Consulting Group
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Center for Parent Information & Resources
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