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 one of our 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 prior to 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 07/12/2025 | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Register Here

Sat 08/02/2025 | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Register Here

Sat 09/06/2025 | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Register Here

Crystal Clear IEP Academy 
Build your IEP Confidence, with experts as your guide! 
(5, 2-hour, Virtual Sessions)
Dive into the following topics: Understanding Parent Rights, Understanding IEP Evaluations (IEE), Determining IEP Elegiability, Strength-Based IEPs, and Transition Preparation and Planning

Summer 2025 Cohort | 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, and 8/6/25 | 9:30am - 11:30am

• ​Register Here

​Fall 2025 Cohort | 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, and 11/21/25 | 9:30am -11:30am 

• Register Here 

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.

Sat 09/20/2025 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Register Here

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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 05/17/2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm | Register Here

Sat 08/23/2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm | Register Here

Sat 11/15/2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm | Register Here

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Crystal Clear IEPs for Professionals
​(Virtual)

EMAIL for more information...

Learn how to cultivate a collaborative IEP environment where students WIN!

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 06/21/2025 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Register Here

Sat 10/18/2025 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Register Here

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