I subscribed to DEC website. (http://www.dec-sped.org/news)
The DEC (Division for Early Childhood) is an organization that is committed to improving the educational needs of individuals with special needs and gifted/ talented. They have recommend practices that help professionals and families improve the educational outcomes of children. They have a news and note section and they also have ways you can get involved with DEC. They have a section for publications, professional development and conferences. This website helps keep you informed on changes of thought and how to help you as a professional.
What caught my eye was the DEC's Monograph series it talks about supporting children who are dual language learners. They also discuss difficult child behaviors. One monograph discusses developmentally appropriate innovations in addressing the needs of children with challenging behaviors. The other monograph discusses the strategies to support dual learners in an inclusive environment.
Hi Charissa,
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading more of your post concerning the DEC (Division for Early Childhood). I'm sure the conferences that are held, are very helpful and provides great tools to assist gifted children. Can you elaborate on the inclusive environment? Dual language learners are very interesting to me. I hope someday to travel a foreign country and learn as much as possible. I'm sure that will be fun.