ECiDC partners with federally-funded technical assistance centers and professional organizations to ensure its impact on policy and practice.
Early Childhood Personnel Center
The Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC) is focused on building awareness that an integrated, comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) for the early childhood workforce in every state – one that is cohesive with state and national personnel standards, competencies, and recommended practices, will produce the most successful outcomes for children and families with disabilities.
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center supports state IDEA Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs in developing more equitable, effective, and sustainable state and local systems, that support access and full participation for each and every young child with a disability, and their family. The ECTA Center is committed to creating an organizational culture where racial equity is embedded across our work and is characterized by respect for all people. A diverse workforce across our myriad of social identities brings multiple experiences, perspectives, and ideas that result in an effective organization.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Network members consist of (a) 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs); (b) 60 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) programs; (c) 16 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRCs); and (d) 12 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Training Programs (DBPs; non-members who receive technical assistance).
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. CEC is known as the main source for information, resources, and professional development for special educators.
Division for Early Childhood
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to supporting families and young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. DEC was started in 1973 by a group of volunteers who cared deeply about the development of young children with special needs. DEC is one of 17 divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children, the largest professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.