Sunday, June 15, 2014

DEC - Special Interest Groups

The website I was drawn to in the beginning of this course was DEC. They have strong values and their interest group tab on their website is intriguing. 

 DEC mentioned the point of their special interest groups.

 "A DEC Special Interest Group (SIG) is a group of DEC members who have a shared interest on a particular topic. The purpose of a SIG is to engage members and provide a forum for dialogue around a specific topic of interest. SIGs are independent, autonomous communities for DEC members to gather information, learn about resources and share ideas with other who have similar interests.  SIGs are not charged with any formal DEC initiatives; however, they may support and collaborate on DEC activities that fall within the group’s shared interest. SIG activities typically include opportunities for their members to share ideas and resources and to learn together," (DEC). 

 It can be common for websites like DEC to have similar interest groups. It's what their organization is about and how they maintain a strong impact in the community and even surrounding communities. 

 Retrieved from: http://www.dec-sped.org/sigs
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  1. UnknownJune 15, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    What is the link for DEC website? Also have you engaged in any of the special interest group topics? If so what was the topic and why is this topic special to you?

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