Special interest groups within ACDS include:

Executive Committee: Coordinates and oversees the work of all ACDS committees; monitors policy and procedures in decision making; schedules general and executive committee meetings.

 

Membership Committee: Pursues new avenues of outreach for membership; maintains membership roles; updates membership directory.

 

Workshop and Conference Committee: Plans and organizes education programming for ACDS members and the larger professional community.

 

Hospitality Committee: Arranges venues for workshops and conferences; coordinates seating, refreshmens, A/V equipment, etc.

 

Newsletter Committee: Edits and publishes the ACDS newsletter.

 

Advocacy Committee: Provides guidelines for action on advocacy issues that relate to children and families.