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Something new is coming for the DEC Recommended Practices.

The DEC Recommended Practices you already trust, organized into interactive courses you can easily put into action. Launching early 2027, in partnership with the Division for Early Childhood.
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Every topic area. One course library.
Each topic area in DEC's Recommended Practices gets its own course, starting with Teaming & Collaboration.

Preview of the DEC Certify course library, with Teaming & Collaboration as the first course
Preview of the DEC Certify course library, with Teaming & Collaboration as the first course

Not just read. Practiced.
Every lesson follows the same loop, so the practices move off the page and into your everyday work.

Learn

Build on what you already know with focused lessons on each DEC practice.

Check

Quick knowledge checks along the way, so you know what's sticking.

Apply

Put each practice to work with practice checklists and everyday scenarios.

Reflect

Look back at where you started and decide what you'll do differently.

Sample DEC Certify knowledge check question on a phone, with the learner dashboard on a laptop
Sample DEC Certify knowledge check question on a phone
Built for the teams doing the work.
  • Early intervention / Part C programs
  • Preschool special education / Part B 619
  • Districts and schools
  • Higher ed and educator prep
What is DEC Certify?

A new way to learn and use the DEC Recommended Practices. Each topic area becomes its own interactive course, built in partnership with the Division for Early Childhood and powered by Torsh.

When does it launch?

Early 2027. Teaming & Collaboration is the first course we're building.

What does it cost?

$50 per person, per year.

Can we get it for our whole team?

Yes. District, school and program licensing is available.

Is DEC involved?

Yes. It's built in partnership with the Division for Early Childhood, and DEC's logo appears on the platform and on certificates.

What does early access get me?

First looks before launch and a heads-up when it opens.

Do I need a full TORSH license?

No. You don't need a full TORSH license to use DEC Certify.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes, one for each course you complete.

Is this the same as DEC's existing materials?

It's built on the same Recommended Practices you know and trust, organized into one course format.

Can I take courses on my phone?

Yes. It's mobile-friendly.

What happens when you join?

You’ll be one of the first to hear when DEC Certify opens in early 2027. We’ll keep you posted as courses come together, starting with Teaming & Collaboration.

Know a supervisor or program lead who’d want this for their team? Pass it along.

Preview of the DEC Certify early-access confirmation email