The DEC professional development and preparation has an ideal that encourages me to pursue the early childhood field. It says, " we shall continually be aware of issue challenging the field of early childhood special education and advocate for changes in laws, regulations, and policies leading to improved outcomes and services for young children with disabilities and their families." All children should be given a chance and as practitioners, we are their" social change," Professionally, I look forward to the challenges, and hope one day to show my support for the early childhood in the political arena.

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  1. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Larry you have been very inspiring. I have has great pleasure sharing this course with you as well as sharing your interesting blog. Well wishes in the future!!

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