Stipend for Conference: The 27th Annual International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families

You are invited to attend
The 27th Annual International Conference for Young
Children with Special Needs and their Families

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children is excited to announce an opportunity for families of children with disabilities and other special needs! DEC will offer 25 stipends covering the cost of registration for this year’s international conference which will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National
Harbor, Maryland from November 17-19, 2011. The stipend covers full conference registration as well as optional participation in a full-day workshop offered on Thursday November 17. Go to www.dec-sped.org and click the “Conference” link to learn more.

This conference provides a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts in early intervention andearly childhood special education, become exposed to cutting edge research and ideas, learnabout intervention strategies that are being used throughout the world, and see the latest resources.DEC‘s annual conference is the event where professionals come to gain access to the information they need, connect with colleagues, learn new strategies, and become re-energized to continue their work with young children and families. The Executive Board of DEC knows that many family membersare also eager for this information and are committed to providing this opportunity for parents and family members to participate.

For more information about applying for the stipend see this brochure.