Register for Special Education Legislative Summit 2026
Register now and join other members of CEC and CASE as they meet with their representatives and senators to speak with them about what special education professionals need right now.
In order to register, you must be a member of CEC and/or CASE as well as currently working or studying in the field of special education as a(n):
- Special education professional or specialized instruction support personnel currently employed by a school, district, or state department of education
- Higher education professional currently employed by a college/university
- Graduate student currently enrolled in a program geared toward education for students with disabilities
Pre-service Student Registration
Pre-service Students are required to apply to register for SELS 2026. Applications will be reviewed and applicants notified within one week of their application.
Schedule at a Glance
Preview the daily schedule for SELS 2026. From our opening keynote to meetings on Capitol Hill, we are looking forward to an exciting summit.
Sponsors
Learn more about Special Education Legislative Summit sponsorship opportunities.
Registration Rates
| Type | Early Rate (By May 22) | Regular Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CEC or CASE Member | $305 | $405 |
| Non-CEC Member | $405 | $505 |
| University Student | $290 | $290 |
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to [email protected]
- Cancellation requests received between March 1 – May 22 will be refunded at full payment.
- Cancellation requests received between May 22 – July 3 will be refunded, less a 25% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation requests received on or after July 4 will not be refunded.
The opportunity to speak with our legislators is inspiring and may seem to be our focus. But the training and networking provided during the Special Education Legislative Summit each year is invaluable and reaches far beyond the days spent on The Hill in Washington DC.
Jen DeWaard, Assistant Professor
Teaching and Learning, Grand Valley State University
CAN Coordinator for MI CEC