IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Deadline for Session Proposals Approaching

We are excited to invite you to Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference: Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes—for Every Student, from August 18–20, 2026 with Preconference sessions on August 17, at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort.

ADE/ESS seeks innovative, research-based proposals highlighting your outstanding contributions to special education. This year’s conference will offer various professional learning opportunities, covering IDEA legal issues and updates, instructional practices, national trends and hot topics, special education compliance, preschool special education, and secondary transition.

Why Submit?

• Showcase Your Expertise: Share your knowledge and insights with a wide audience of special education professionals.
• Network with Peers: Connect with fellow educators, researchers, and practitioners.
• Contribute to the field: Help advance special education practices by sharing your innovative approaches and research findings.

Submit your proposals by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Review the Call for Papers Guidelines and submit your session proposal(s) for Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference.

Thank you for your dedication to advancing special education in Arizona. We look forward to your contributions. Stay informed by visiting the IDEA Conference website and signing up for the conference listserv for updates and registration information. Questions can be emailed to the IDEA Conference inbox.