In-Person and Virtual

In-Person Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin

October 12-13, 2026

Virtual Conference

Online Access

October 26, 2026-February 28, 2027

Registration coming Soon

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What People Are Saying

See why educators all over the United States love CESD!

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Cheryl Baker, Round Rock ISD

"It helps us understand new laws that are implemented in our state..."

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Media South, Alief ISD

"The information is presented in a way that I can take it back [to my district and teachers] easily..."

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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.

Practical Approach

CESD strives to identify and present the latest information and legal changes that are most important to public educators with a straightforward approach.

Hybrid Conference

We provide both an in-person and a virtual version of the conference. This allows attendees to participate in our conferences from wherever they are, and go back and review information.

Expert Speakers

The CESD Faculty is chosen from experts and skilled practitioners with a passion for what they do and a love for the students they serve.

Amazing Venue

The Austin DoubleTree is the perfect environment for you to attend our conferences in a comfortable environment and enjoy the city of Austin in the evening.

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

Virtual Attendees can see every session during the lengthy virtual window.

Special Education Foundation Video Series

Developed with the expertise of veteran school attorney Jose Martin, this two-part series provides the foundation you need to continue to serve students with dyslexia.

Created specifically for Texas dyslexia evaluators and service providers, this series can help you make the transition to dyslexia services under the IDEA umbrella.