CVENT-Section 504 2026-1b

In-Person and Virtual

In-Person Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin

November 16-17, 2026

Virtual Conference

Online Access

November 30, 2026-March 31, 2027

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Watch the Excitement from Last Year?

The Latest Legal Updates on the new Section 504 compliance dynamic

Practical Guidance for schools and districts

Expert Speakers & Passionate Practitioners who love the students they serve.

Take a look back at the highlights of last year's Section 504 Conference and get a feel for what to expect as we gear up for another year of impactful sessions.

What People Are Saying

See why educators all over the United States love CESD!

Josh Westerman, MEAD ISD

"It's nice to know what's actually going on...so they can tell us how to keep out of trouble [legally]."

Lindsay Olsen, Region 12 Service Center

 "These legal updates and the most current studies...is really helpful for me to answer questions."

Kiandra Tyus, Dekalb County ISD

 "To learn what some of the practices are in other states helps us to improve what we're doing."

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 30 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

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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 up to 17 hours of CE Credits

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Section 504 Foundation Video Series

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Learn the fundamentals of Section 504 with six informative videos by school attorneys Jose Martin and Dave Richards.

Perfect for newcomers or as a refresher, these sessions cover:

  • Duties of a District 504 Coordinator
  • Comparison of IDEA & ADA/504
  • Overview of Section 504 Eligibility Process
  • Using Evaluation Data to Create the 504 Plan
  • Behavior Management and Discipline
  • Section 504's Nondiscrimination Responsibilities

2026 Speakers and Topics Below

This Year's Presenters

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This Year's Topics

Regular Ed, 504 & IDEA (Part 1): How Do they Work Together?

Dave Richards

Regular Ed, 504 & IDEA (Part 2): Tackling the Complexities

Dave Richards

Section 504 Legal Update: Court Cases and Other Goings-On

Jose Martín

Update on Non-FAPE Section 504 Obligations: Extracurriculars and Afterschool Care Program Issues

Jose Martín

Navigating Section 504 Today: Strengthening Compliance, Communication, and Parent Expectations in Uncertain Times

Kim Sleeper

Conquering Apathy, Resistance, Misunderstanding & Other Barriers to Section 504 & IDEA FAPE

Dave Richards

The Executive Brain: Identification and Support Strategies for ADHD

Daniel Terrazas

An Updated Practical Approach to Section 504 Behavior and Discipline Issues

Jose Martín

Building the 504 Plan on a Solid Foundation of Evaluation Data

Dave Richards

What Do I Write in the Plan?: More on Effective Drafting of 504 Accommodations and Services

Jose Martín

Modern Compliance Concerns after 50 Years of Section 504

Jason Ellis

Navigating the Roads of Secondary Vocational Success

Sam Gonzalez

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