In-Person & Virtual
In-Person Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
October 13-14, 2025
Virtual Conference
Online access
October 27, 2025 February 28, 2026
"It gives you a lot of vital information you can take back."
-Laura Dowdy
"The facilitators are really personable and they understand the struggles that are out there right now."
-Alison Doolin
"I've been to a lot of dyslexia conferences, and I feel like this has been the most educational. "
-Candice Lucas
Who Should Attend?
Our conference attracts a passionate community of educators committed to supporting students with dyslexia. Attendees include reading teachers and specialists, school administrators, dylexia therapists and diagnosticians, and more.
What People Are Saying
See why educators all over the United States love CESD!
Cheryl Baker, Round Rock ISD
"It helps us understand new laws that are implemented in our state..."
Media South, Alief ISD
"The information is presented in a way that I can take it back [to my district and teachers] easily..."
Allison Higginbotham, Seguin ISD
"[It's important to make sure] that your district is doing the best that it can to ensure that everybody is getting what they need..."
Why choose CESD?
The primary role of the Council of Educators is to provide public educators with quality training events on disability law issues.
With over 25 years of experience, we know what works.
The Hybrid Advantage
During the Virtual Conference, In Person Attendees can catch recordings of the four breakouts they missed.
All Attendees get two more Q&A sessions + Office Hours
Virtual Attendees can see every session during the lengthy virtual window.
Earn Hours of ALTA-Approved CE Credits
Applying for 17 hours credit.
CESD thanks the Texas Chapter of ALTA for co-hosting to make the credits possible.
Special Education Foundation Series
New Benefit Included with Conference Registration This Year!
The Special Education Foundation Video Series can help you make the transition to dyslexia services under the IDEA umbrella.
Created specifically for Texas dyslexia evaluators and service providers unfamiliar with special education.
2025 Topics and Speakers Below
This Year's Presenters
This Year's Topics
It Takes a Village: Ways to Support Dyslexia Instruction in the Core Classroom
Gabriela Gardner & Mikaela McCusker
Navigating Dyslexia and Special Education Eligibility Over Time: Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED)
Dr. Cherry Lee
Comprehensive Management of Dyslexia
Nancy (Disterlic) Hannagan
Dyslexia Legal Update: Where Are We Now That the Dust Has Settled
Jose Martín
Rising High in Post-Secondary Success: Fostering Learning Independence and Advocacy in Students with Dyslexia, K-12
Dr. Dena Crook & Krystie Griffin
The Intersection of Dyslexia & Behavior
Daniel Terrazas
From Data to Decisions: Turning Evaluations into Tailored Services
Janeia Vorderkunz
Assistive Technology and Accessibility Tools to Support Students
NeCol Roager, Shira Goldberg, Erin Silvert-Noftle and Molly Genovese
Sight Words for Visual Thinkers
Nancy (Disterlic) Hannagan
Eligibility & Services for the Academically Successful Student with Dyslexia
Dave Richards
From Confusion to Consensus: Collaborative Partnerships for Improved Dyslexia Identification
Dr. Tammy Stephens and Dr. Edward Shultz
Please note that session titles, speakers and session times are subject to change. Watch the website for the latest information.
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