The Kansas Division for Early Childhood
KDEC 30th Annual Conference
"Evidence-Based Practice: Real Life Applications"
February 23-24, 2012
DoubleTree (formerly the Hilton Wichita Airport Hotel)
Wichita, KS
Come join us at our 30th annual conference! There will be three great keynote speakers and many outstanding presenters who will provide applicable evidence-based practice information for you. You can access registration, fees/payment, hotel, agenda, keynote and other pertinent conference information at the Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education web site.
Please note that the hotel information included in the conference materials indicates that the hotel is the "DoubleTree (formerly the Wichita Airport Hilton Hotel)." On February 6th of 2012, the Wichita Airport Hilton will become the DoubleTree. It will change in name only. No conference arrangements or costs will change.
We are looking forward to seeing you in February!! DON'T FORGET THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE for those of you who will attend both conference days – MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012.
If you have questions, please contact Carolyn Nelson, Conference Chair, at 785-478-2173.
Call for Presentation Proposals Form (Word Document - This will download to your desktop.)
KDEC Award Nominations
The KDEC Awards Committee NEEDS nominations from the field for five special awards to recognize individuals who have made important contributions to the field of early childhood special education/ early intervention. Now is the time to give recognition to those who deserve it within our field.
Categories include:
- Outstanding Contributor Award
- Direct Service Provider Award
- Award of Excellence
- Distinguished Service Provider Award
- Outstanding Student DEC Member Award
Link to further information about Award Nominations and Award Nomination Form
Link to 2011 Conference Presentations