About DCDT
The Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) is the international leader in career development and transition. Created in 1976 by Dr. Donn Brolin, DCDT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to advance the quality and accessibility of career development and transition services that enhance post-school outcomes for people with exceptionalities, across levels of support needs and the lifecourse.
Beliefs
These beliefs serve as an anchoring guide for the work of DCDT and support of its members in areas of research, policy, advocacy, and practices.
At DCDT, we believe that all people with exceptionalities:
- Deserve equitable, high-quality, person-centered career development and transition services and instruction.
- Have the right to be self-determined.
- Are experts in their lives and their voice is the priority in transition planning.
At DCDT, we believe that all transition professionals:
- Deserve equitable, high-quality, evidence-informed professional growth opportunities in career development and transition.
- Are highly-skilled change agents for positive postschool outcomes.
- Engage in ethical and professional practices and research to challenge systemic inequities and participate in continuous self-reflection.
Membership
Membership is open to any person concerned with the education of exceptional individuals who is a member in good standing of the CEC. Individuals may become members of DCDT after application and payment of division dues to CEC. Individuals may become active members of this division after they are added to the division rooster.
Active membership is open to any member of the Council for Exceptional Children. Active membership entitles the members to attend all meetings of the Division, to vote on all questions presented to the membership, to receive Division newsletters and journals, serve on DCDT committees, apply for DCDT credentials, to hold office, support those running for office, receive DCDT awards and represent DCDT.