DDEL's mission is to improve, through professional excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for individuals with exceptionalities from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic communities.

Learn about two major special education publications: Multiple Voices (a benefit of DDEL membership) and the DDEL Newsletter.

Learn more about the many DDEL committees, including Membership and Subdivision, Publications, Professional Development, Governmental Relations, Constitution and Bylaws, 
Finance, Research and Professional, and Nominations and Election.

• Implementing Math Strategies to Support Elementary English Language Learners With Disabilities | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Transition: Supporting Students and Families Praxis | 2:15 3:15 PM

• Multilingualism & Dyslexia: Essential Literacy Practices for Emergent Multilingual Learners with Dyslexia | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
• Beyond Zero Tolerance: Centering Culturally Responsive Social Emotional Learning for Equitable Outcomes and Dismantling Disparity | 2:15 - 3:15 PM

• Build A Game Changing Special Education Teacher Pipeline: The Aspiring Special Educator Pathway Project! | 10:30 11:30 AM
• Teaching SelfDetermination Skills to Young Children: Integrating Disability, Culture, and Diversity | 10:30 - 11:30 AM