2026 Policy & Advocacy Committee Member Application

Policy & Advocacy Committee

Application for Committee Members
P&AC Member Qualifications and Expectations
- Must be a DEC member in good standing
- Have significant interest in state or federal legislative policy and advocacy
- Willing to serve a two-year term with possible reappointment
- Be able to respond to queries promptly and provide input
- Attend and contribute to monthly P&AC and team conference calls
- Make the necessary time commitment (approximately 6 hours per month)
Name*

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Email*
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Institutional Affiliation (if applicable)*
Address*

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Please enter your CEC/DEC membership ID here.*
You must be a member of both CEC and DEC to apply. You can sign in to check on your current membership here, https://exceptionalchildren.org, or you can call CEC at 1 (888) 232-7733.
What date will your membership expire?*

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Date
Administrator/CoordinatorAdvocateAssociation LeaderBehavior Specialist/Mental HealthChild Care ProviderConsultant/Trainer/TA ProviderEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood Special Education TeacherEarly Intervention PractitionerElementary Special Education Teacher (5+)Family MemberHead Start/Early Head Start ProviderHealth Care Provider/Public Health ProfessionalHigher Education FacultyOccupational TherapistParaprofessionalPhysical TherapistPolicymakerPsychologist/School PsychologistResearcherService CoordinatorSocial WorkerSpeech and Language TherapistState Administrator/StaffStudentOther
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Please describe your interest in state or federal legislative policy and advocacy.*
Please upload a copy of your resume/CV.*

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