UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Welcome Families, School Professionals, and Community Members. Check out our upcoming conferences, webinars, and in-person events. Register using the links provided.
Bring your questions and leave empowered!
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*ATTENTION Regional Center Families*: Did you know that your Regional Center may provide funding so that you can attend multiple conferences at no cost each fiscal year? 

Contact your Service Coordinator to register. Or, contact us for more information. See you soon!
NOTE: Eligibility to attend a conference must be confirmed prior to registration, or your registration will be cancelled. Also, registration closes 48 hours before each conference.
Questions?? Email: [email protected]

Crystal Clear IEP Conference
​(LIVE Monthly Webinar)

​Join our host, Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP, ASDCS as she empowers families in a lively and informative discussion of all things IEP. Explore IEP assessments, IFSP-IEP transition, goals, accommodations, how to resolve IEP disagreements, high school transitioning, and much more.
Sat 1/10/2026 | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Register Here
Sat 2/07/2026 | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Register Here

Coming Soon: We will be introducing age-specific tracks to meet the needs of more families
  • Class 1.0: Pre-school / Elementary 
  • Class 2.0: Middle School-Adulthood
Crystal Clear IEP Academy 
(Virtual Sessions)

​Build your IEP Confidence, with experts as your guide! 
Dive into the following topics: Understanding Parent Rights, Understanding IEP Evaluations (IEE), Determining IEP Eligibility, Strength-Based IEPs, and Transition Preparation and Planning
​Winter 2026 Cohort | 2/27, 3/6, 3/13 | 9:30am -12:30pm (Fridays) Register Here 

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  • Summer 2026 Cohort 1 | 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 | 9:30am -12:30pm (Wednesdays)
  • Summer 2026 Cohort 2 | 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 | 9:30am -12:30pm (Fridays)
  • Fall 2026 Cohort | 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 | 9:30am -11:30am (Fridays)
Contact: [email protected]   

Beginning Pathways to Disability Inclusion Conference 
(Virtual)

Join our team of disability and Autism experts as we discuss how to change the narrative, so that all children are valued and included.
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Sat 03/20/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Coming Soon  
Thriving Autism Families Conference:
Empowerment through the Lens of Neurodiversity
(Virtual)
Join our host, Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP, ASDCS, as she empowers families in a lively and informative discussion of Autism from the parenting perspective. Explore topics including: Autism across the age span, neurodiversity defined, daily strategies for home and school, IEP tips for autism families, and more. Our co-host will be Kristine Domingo, B.A., special education advocate, educator, and fellow Autism parent.

NOTE: This conference reviews qualitative and quantitative research and offers empowerment for Autism families through the lens of neurodiversity and a "social model" construct.
Sat 1/24/2026 | 9:30am - 12:00pm | Register Here

Coming Soon: We will be introducing age-specific tracks to meet the needs of more families
  • Class 1.0: Pre-school / Elementary 
  • Class 2.0: Middle School-Adulthood
Navigating Pathways to Adulthood Conference
(Virtual)
​Join our expert presenter, Abby Lefebvre, as she guides families of neurodiverse students through middle school, high school, and adulthood transition considerations. Explore topics including: Transition and the Law, Supporting Agencies and their Roles, Post-Graduation, and more. Our co-host and moderator will be Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP, ASDCS, lead special education advocate, speech-language pathologist, speaker, author, etc.
Sat 02/21/2026 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Register Here 

Crystal Clear IEPs for Professionals
​(Virtual)

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