UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Welcome Families and Community Partners! 

Step 1: If receiving SDRC funding, inform your Service Coordinator that you want to attend a conference
Step 2: Register for one of the conferences listed below
Step 3: Receive Zoom confirmation & reminder from Sanford
Step 4:  Attend the conference and leave empowered!
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Service Coordinator approval must be confirmed before attending the conference. Registration closes 48 hours before each conference. 

*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?  SDRC & SDP funding available. 

Crystal Clear IEP Conference
​(Virtual Monthly)

​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 9/12/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here  
  • Class 1.0: Preschool / Elementary 
  • NEW VENDOR #PY4564
  • NEW RATE $249

Sat 9/19/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here   
  • Class 2.0:  Middle School - Transition age 22
  • NEW VENDOR #PY4564
  • NEW RATE $249

Starting this summer, we will begin to offer age-specific tracks to meet the needs of more families
  • Preschool / Elementary (1.0)
  • Middle School - Transition age 22 (2.0)

If receiving SDRC Funding, parents may attend ONE Crystal Clear IEP Conference (1.0 or 2.0) per fiscal year. 
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
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Fall Cohort | 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 
Fridays 9:30am -11:30am Register Here
Vendor # PY2598 
Rate $1750
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For more information, click here
​Contact: [email protected]  
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 10/17/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here
NEW VENDOR # PY4685
NEW RATE $249

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, 11/14/26 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here ​  
NEW VENDOR # PY4684 
NEW RATE $249
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.
The next conference will be hosted in 2027. ​​

Crystal Clear IEPs for Professionals
​(Virtual)

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