Before you Start Your Registration:  Join DEC!

RENEWING or RETURNING DEC Members

We are offering a Professional Development Package so you can set up your registration for the conference and your CEC/DEC membership for the upcoming year.

DEC Members automatically receive discounts on their conference registration and a basic registration for professionals for CEC and DEC is just $135 per year! Early Career, Family Affiliate, and Student Memberships are available at further discounted rates!

If you haven't already joined, now is a great time to begin your membership with the Council for Exceptional Children and the Division for Early Childhood -- Just select Professional Development Package on the next page.

Note: CEC/DEC Membership is not required for registration. Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend DEC 2025!

Click next below to continue your registration.

Opportunities for Families

Family Member Registration Waivers

Are you a family member of a young child/young children with disabilities between the ages of 0 and 8? Family Registration Waivers are available. Complete an application here. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.