The Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc.
Helping public educators understand federal disability law for over 25 years.
Which conference will you attend?
23rd Annual Texas Dyslexia Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | October 14 - 15, 2024
Virtual Conference: October 28 - February 28, 2025
Texas schools will start the 2024-2025 school year with a new Texas Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Handbook.
Our 2024 Dyslexia Conference will be laser-focused on that transition!
28th Annual Section 504 Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | November 18 - 19, 2024
Virtual Conference: December 2 - March 31, 2025
The new Section 504 regulations are still pending, but there are plenty of compliance dynamics and issues on the minds of public educators - click above to learn what those topics are!
How was last year's conference?
Why choose CESD?
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 both conferences. This allows attendees to participate in our conferences from wherever they are.
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.
23rd Annual Texas Dyslexia Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | October 14 - 15, 2024
Virtual Conference: October 28 - February 28, 2025
28th Annual Section 504 Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | November 18 - 19, 2024
Virtual Conference: December 2 - March 31, 2025
Are you a new Section 504 coordinator or campus designee?
Dave & Jose have practiced federal disability law for over 25 years and addressed hundreds of audiences and thousands of questions from educators.
They've put together a variety of documents that address some of the basic Section 504 concerns.
You will get a confirmation email before the materials are sent!
What's included in the Section 504 Introductory Materials?
The Role of the Section 504 Coordinator
Developing and Implementing Compliance-Oriented Section 504 Programs
The Fundamentals of Section 504 Eligibility
Common Questions and Answers to Understanding Section 504
Helpful Links & Resources
Federal Regulations for Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 504 Guidance Documents You Should Know from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
You will get a confirmation email before the materials are sent!
Have you checked out our Section 504 Video Foundation Series?
Have a look at our training videos by Dave Richards & Jose Martin that cover basic Section 504 topics.
If you're interested, check out the Video Library page for more information.