The Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc.

Helping public educators understand federal disability law for over 25 years.

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We're excited to present this week's edition of our educational video series: Why Section 504 is a Civil Rights Law

This episode dives into the foundations of Section 504, shedding light on its significance as a civil rights law and how it protects students with disabilities.

Discover more at our conferences

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 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!

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..."

Watch last year's conference recap video!

At our 2023 conferences, we hosted attendees from all over the country to hear from our expert speakers.

Want to know what they had to say? Discover their insights and experiences!

Have you checked out our CESD Video Library?

Your Ultimate Resource for Section 504 and Special Education Training

What You'll Find

In-Depth Training: Dive deep into key topics with expert-led sessions.

Practical Insights: Gain actionable insights and strategies for compliance.

On-Demand Learning: Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Learn more about our conferences!

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