The Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc.
Helping public educators understand federal disability law for almost 30 years.
The Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc.
Helping public educators understand federal disability law for almost 30 years.
Which conference will you attend?
24th Annual Dyslexia Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | October 13-14, 2025
Virtual Conference: October 27 - February 28, 2026
The move to special ed is done... now is the time to strengthen dyslexia assessment and services.
Our 2025 Dyslexia Conference will be focused on that!
29th Annual Section 504 Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | November 17 - 18, 2025
Virtual Conference: December 1 - March 31, 2026
Struggling to understand your school's Section 504 legal responsibilities in a changing compliance environment? We can help!
Over 20,000 Educators Served
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..."
How was last year's conference?
24th Annual Dyslexia Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | October 13 - 12, 2025
Virtual Conference: October 27 - February 28, 2026
29th Annual Section 504 Conference
In-Person Conference: Austin DoubleTree | November 17 - 18, 2025
Virtual Conference: December 1 - March 31, 2026
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.
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)
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.