KDEC

We promote the education of young children with exceptional needs and encourage professional growth and research to better understand children's needs.

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Know someone who is exceptional their job? Nominate them today for a 2021 KDEC Award!!

Nomination deadline has been extended until February 11!

Use this link to see the criteria and access the form:
https://t.co/FessDV8Ewo

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Submission deadline extended until February 11! Submit your application today!!

Use the following link to access application instructions:
https://t.co/9hWvWPhrD5

Additional questions can be sent to [email protected]

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Family engagement practices include strategies and methods that actively involve parents and other caregivers. Active participation in actions to achieve outcomes is key.

To learn more about the DEC RP: Family, please visit the DEC website at: https://t.co/XP1s9YLVON

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Registration is now open for the 39th Annual KDEC conference!

If you would like to register, please use this link to access the registration site:

https://t.co/3QWlcX2Hy9

Need additional information? Email [email protected]

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DEC Recommended Practice: Family

This RP focuses those practices that support families in achieving their goals and promote their active participation in decision-making related to their child.

To learn more about this RP, visit the DEC website:

https://t.co/XP1s9YukXf

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Submissions now open for the 2021 KDEC Mini-Grants!! Interested in applying? Want more information? Click on the link to access the application and learn more:

https://t.co/epPnEciRph

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DEC Recommended Practice: Instruction

Our focus this week is on DEC RP INS13. This practice highlights how practitioners use coaching or consultation strategies with primary caregivers or other adults.

To learn more visit the DEC website:

https://t.co/XP1s9YukXf

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DEC RP INS1: Practitioners, with the family, identify each child's strengths, preferences and interests to engage the child in active learning.

To learn more visit the DEC RP website:

https://t.co/XP1s9YLVON

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The 39th Annual KDEC Conference is going virtual!

Thriving through Surviving
February 25, 2021
8:00 - 3:30

We are please to announce that this year's keynote is Dr. Shauna Tominey! Several other breakout sessions are scheduled for the afternoon!

More information to come!

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DEC Recommended Practice: Instruction

This week we shift our focus to Instruction. These practices are a cornerstone of early intervention and early childhood special education.

To learn more about the DEC RP of Instruction, please visit the DEC site: https://t.co/XP1s9YLVON

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DEC Recommended Practice INT3: promoting children's communication development and using language to label and expand their requests, needs, preferences or interests.

To learn more about the DEC RPs, check out the DEC website:
https://t.co/XP1s9YukXf

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Interested in learning more about the DEC Recommended Practices? Check out this series from the Kansas Division for Early Childhood!

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Recommended Practice INT2

Promoting social emotional development through encouraging children to initiate or sustain positive interactions through modeling, teaching, feedback or other guided support.

For more information visit the DEC website:
https://t.co/89ASUxaKrs

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Recommended Practice INT2

Promoting social emotional development through encouraging children to initiate or sustain positive interactions through modeling, teaching, feedback or other guided support.

For more information visit the DEC website:
https://t.co/89ASUxaKrs

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Save the Date!

The 39th Annual Kansas Division for Early Childhood Conference presents

Thriving through Surviving: A Virtual Event

February 25, 2021
8:00 - 3:30

Watch for more details!

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DEC RP: INT1
Practitioners and caregivers promote children's social and emotional development by observing, interpreting and responding contingently to the child's range of emotional expressions.

To learn more about this RP visit the DEC website:
https://t.co/XP1s9YukXf

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DEC Recommended Practice (RP): Interaction

This RP provides guidance on how caregivers and practitioners can support children's development through their interactions.

To learn more visit the DEC and ECTA website:

https://t.co/XP1s9YukXf
https://t.co/dgMRE6CK93

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The DEC Recommended Practices offer guidance to caregivers and practitioners about the most effective ways to support young children who have or are at-risk for developmental delays or disabilities.

For more information, check out the DEC website:

https://t.co/XP1s9YukXf

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Join KSAEYC and KDEC for a professional development event on October 24! Check out the image below for information about registration.

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Join KDEC today at 3:30 for a Listening Session. Click on the link below to learn how to access the session.

https://t.co/HqfOduUltR

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Keynote speaker Dr.Dana Winters #KDEC2020