Why Join?

And how you can become part
of the effort to better our state’s future

About Us

DCDT Contribution to the Field

DCDT contributes to the field of special education and transition through high quality publications, active participation in policy development and implementation, provision of effective national and regional conferences, and an interdisciplinary approach to issues affecting children, youth, and adults of all exceptionalities.

Benefits to
Membership of NV-DCDT

Access to CEC

A broad range of tools, professional development,
and opportunities for all stakeholders

NV-DCDT Membership Flyer

Advocacy

Advocate through practitioner focused groups of like minded professionals wanting to make systematic changes

Collaboration

Collaborative opportunities between interdisciplinary partners throughout the state

Access to DCDT

Participate, Acquire, Stay Relevant, Discover Strategies, Network, Provide Input and Advocate

Access to
Regional Training Opportunities

Advocate through practitioner focused groups of like minded professionals wanting to make systematic changes

Strong Partnership with DCDT

  • We have only been an active state subchapter for < 1 year and we are in collaborative talks to try and host the 2023 International DCDT Conference and Expo in Nevada.
  • Advocated for professional development opportunities to support practitioners. This lead to the first ever DCDT West Coast Symposium developed for our state specifically.

Productivity

  • Full funding to support our goals
  • Working towards 2023 DCDT Conference
  • 1 of only 16 states to have a state subchapter
  • Increasing Membership numbers

How to Join Us

Join DCDT through the parent organization CEC through this link

Join DCDT

Follow this Steps to Join Us

Select the Category on where are you at your career

Where are you in your professional career? after selecting your category you can then choose the type of account you prefer, the primary account is all that is necessary to join our NV-DCDT group. You can then follow the instructions in the pop-up menu and register your account.

PRE-SERVICE STUDENT

You’re getting an undergraduate, or graduate degree (including doctoral), but you haven’t started teaching yet.

I'm A Pre-Service Student

GRADUATE STUDENT

You are returning for an advanced degree or additional credits after you have already held a professional position.

I’m a Graduate student

EARLY CAREER

You’ve been in the field for fewer than three years and you know the ropes but occasionally need a little help or advice.

I’m an Early career Professional

PROFESSIONAL

You’re a trusted educator and mentor with confidence in your teaching while always seeking to improve your knowledge and skills.

I’m a Professional

PARAEDUCATOR

You provide instructional or related support to students and their families under the direction and supervision of a certified special education teacher.

I AM A PARAEDUCATOR

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL

You are a special education and/or education professionals who has retired and no longer holds a professional position – employee, consultant, or otherwise – in education or special education.

I AM A RETIRED PROFESSIONAL

FAMILY/PARENT AFFILIATE MEMBER

I am interested in special education but not employed (including as consultants) in any field of education and/or special education.

I AM A FAMLY AFFILIATE