Call for Nominations
Nominations are now being taken for the positions of Secretary and Parent Representative.
- Secretary is a two year term. The secretary’s duties include keeping a record of the procedures of the annual membership meeting and the meetings of the Executive Board, carrying on correspondence as necessary for the operation of the organization, assuming custody of all records, except those assigned to others, and keeping accurate rolls of Executive Board and committee memberships.
- The Parent Representative is a two year term. Duties include residing as the chairperson of the Parent Involvement Committee, connecting with and recruiting parents, representing the subdivision in coordinating efforts with agencies and/or organizations that are connected with families, and providing a parent perspective on all subdivision efforts.
If you would like to nominate yourself for one of these positions, please email the following information to Debra Lively,
dlively@svsu.edu, by February 24.
Name
Position of Interest
Why you are interested in serving
What qualities you have that will make you successful in the role
Want to Join MiDEC?
We are looking for members who are excited about making a difference in the lives of young children with disabilities in Michigan.
To join DEC, you must first be a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). When you join CEC, be sure to add our division, DEC, to your membership. Click here to join CEC.
Benefits of membership include:
- Excellent research and practioner journals on evidence-based practices that work young children with delays and disabilities.
- Updates on public policy initiatives that impact young children with disabilities and their families.
- Opportunities for advocacy on behalf of young children with disabilities and their families.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A network of professionals, parents, and community members who are passionate about enhancing the growth and development of young children with delays and disabilities.
Want to become more involved?
If you are already a member and would like to become more involved through our committee work, please contact the following committee chairpersons.
Professional Development - Christy Callahan - callahan_c@ccresa.org
Outreach - Lydia Moore - lydia.moore@oakland.k12.mi.us
Governmental Relations - Rebecca Gibson - rgibson@misd.net
Fundraising -Jamie Fletcher - thefletchers2@gmail.com
Parental Involvement - Victoria Meeder - Meeder_V@ccresa.org