Comments on: Jumpstarting my Brain at the DEC Conference

By: Dana Childress, M.Ed.

Dana Childress, M.Ed. — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:56:46 +0000

Well-said, Patty! The energy that you feel being around other people who love this work really is priceless!

By: Patty Eitemiller

Patty Eitemiller — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:49:58 +0000

This was my seventh year in a row attending DEC and one of the main reasons I attend is just that…to jump start my brain and get a little reenergized! Over the years I’ve always enjoyed hearing what other states are doing and just having the opportunity to have conversations with other EI providers like myself from across the country. Since my days are often so crazy rushing from one visit to the next, I find that it’s so easy to just stuck in my bubble, so having a few days to explore, learn and get my brain moving in a different direction (which DEC has always provided) is priceless.

By: Dana Childress, M.Ed.

Dana Childress, M.Ed. — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:23:48 +0000

In reply to Cori Hill.

Yes, the similiarities in what we are all striving to do and struggling with across states struck me too. It was reassuring that we are all on the path together. It was also great to hear what others are doing to move forward on things like writing meaningful outcomes and using recommended practices with families. That’s one of the best benefits of attending a conference like this – the networking and new ideas!

By: Cori Hill

Cori Hill — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:08:57 +0000

What a great analogy to “jumpstart your brain!” I, too, came away from DEC excited and energized. As we talk with other states, the similarities are striking! The opportunity to work across our geographic boundaries will be SO beneficial.

And…Dana was a true “HIT!”