Input Needed on the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices

Are you a family member of a child receiving developmental and/or educational services and supports, or a practitioner currently serving children 0-5. Your input is needed!

The DEC Recommended Practices (DEC RPs) offer guidance to professionals who have or are currently working with children who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities. The DEC RP’s are being reviewed with a focus on race and ability to explore their effectiveness and how they can be improved to address the needs of all children and their families across race and levels of ability. We know they currently do not, and for our process of review and change, we need your input.

Complete the Practitioner Survey

Complete the Family Survey

Featured Resource

When Behavior Is a Concern Learning Series

Understand and Respond with Confidence

Challenging behavior can feel confusing and stressful. You may wonder why it keeps happening or what you should do differently.

When Behavior Is a Concern is a free, three-part learning series created to help parents and educators better understand behavior and feel more confident during hard moments.

In this series, you will learn:
  • Why behavior is a message
  • What happens in the brain during big feelings
  • How to build safety and connection first
  • Simple tools you can use at home or in the classroom
  • How to respond calmly and teach new skills over time