The Texas Division for Early Childhood (TxDEC) promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
The Texas Division for Early Childhood's primary purpose is to advance the quality of education and services for young children with disabilities or delays and their families.
Advancing Practices
Increasing awareness and implementation of the Recommended Practices
Advocating
Reinforcing our commitment to young children with special needs and their families
Collaborating
Expanding the reach of our mission
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
WHAT WE DO
How we fulfill our mission
Champion
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find and utilize new strategies for advocating on behalf of young children with special needs and their families.
Disseminate Information and Resources
Through our members engagement in communities of practices, we aim to advance awareness and implementation of the DEC Recommended Practices.
Collaborate
At TxDEC, we are dedicated to bridging efforts and being a voice for young children with special needs and their families. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
Promote Effective Practices
Through social media, newsletters, professional learning experiences and activities in our communities, we continually strive to enhance knowledge and practices involving young children and their families.
