Presented by SPEDActs
📅 March 6, 2026
The SPEDucators Conference 2026 is a one-day professional learning experience designed for educators, administrators, and service providers committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Presented by SPEDActs, this conference brings together nationally recognized experts and practitioners to bridge research, data, and real-world classroom application. Attendees will gain actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and practical tools to strengthen special education services and improve student outcomes across K–12 settings.
The SPEDucators Conference reflects SPEDActs’ commitment to connecting schools with highly qualified special education professionals, providing affordable, high-quality services, and supporting educators with meaningful, practical professional development.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or related service provider, this conference is designed to equip you with knowledge you can use immediately—backed by research, data, and experience.
Join us on March 6 to learn, connect, and strengthen special education together.
Session 1
Dr. Zapolski
Emotional Regulation
9:45 am to 10:45 am
Ratterman and Angelov
Paramount Health Data Project Presenters
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Precious Townsend
Classroom Culture First: Supporting Students with Diverse Abilities in the Classroom
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Dr. Macke
Food and Its Affects on Behavior
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Session 2
Dr. Berns
Science of Reading (SOR)
9:45 am to 10:45 am
Dr. Tracy Hasting
SOR: Middle & High Schoolers
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ms. Phelps
Brain-Aligned Practices and Executive Function Skills: Essentials for Learning Readiness
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
