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Special Education Legislative Summit 2026
Alexandria, Virginia
July 19, 2026 - July 22, 2026

Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, July 19
2:00 pm – 3:00 pmRegistrations Opens
3:00 pm – 3:15 pmWelcome and Introductions
3:15 pm – 3:45 pmWashington Update
3:45 pm – 4:30 pmOpening Keynote: Bradford Fitch
4:30 pm – 5:30 pmTeam Time
5:30 pm – 5:45 pmClosing/Next Day Overview
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmReception
Monday, July 20
8:30 am – 9:15 amBreakfast
9:15 am – 9:30 amKickoff
9:30 am – 10:00 amAnatomy of a Hill Visit
10:00 am – 11:00 amIssue Brief: Federal Funding for Special Education
11:00 am – 11:30 amTeam Time
11:00 am – 11:45 amBreak Available
11:45 am – 12:45 pmIssue Brief: School Vouchers / Public Funds
12:45 pm – 1:00 pmTeam Time
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmLunch and Team Time
2:00 pm – 3:00 pmIssue Brief: Preserving the Department of Education
3:00 pm – 3:30 pmTeam Time
3:00 pm – 3:45 pmBreak Available
3:45 pm – 4:00 pmWrap-up/Next Day Overview
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmOptional Team Time
Tuesday, July 21
7:30 am – 11:00 amState Team Photos
8:00 am – 9:00 amGrab and Go Coffee/Snack
9:00 am – 5:00 pmHill Visits (Separate Schedule Coming)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pmSELS-abration
Wednesday, July 22
9:00 am – 9:45 amBreakfast
9:45 am – 10:45 amWrap it Up Wisely on Wednesday: Tips for Taking It Home!
10:45 am – 11:00 amFinal Thoughts
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Last Updated:  6 July, 2026

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