Registration

*Registration occurs through the Council for Exceptional Children’s registration portal and requires a CEC login (free to create).

Registration Rates

  
    Member Registration (State Directors and Staff)*
    $700
  
    Non-Member Registration
    $800

*State Departments sending 5 or more attendees can receive 10% off by using promo code “26NCGROUP” during check-out.

Registration Inclusions

Registration includes access to all keynotes, breakout sessions, conference breakfasts/lunches, receptions, and State Night. The Awards and Induction Ceremony is also included and will occur during the Awards Lunch. Additional State Night Tickets for guests can be purchased for $100 each.

Cancellation Fee

A $100 processing fee will be imposed for conference registration cancellations made before August 31st. Starting September 1st, registration may be transferred to another attendee but may not be cancelled. To cancel, please email nasdse@exceptionalchildren.org.

Payment Processing

Attendees are encouraged to register online using the “Register with Credit Card” portal above. Registration payment is requested by September 9, 2026. Please reach out to nasdse@exceptionalchildren.org if you have questions.

Registration options are:

Make checks payable to and mail to: CEC, PO Box 79026, Baltimore, MD 21279-0026
Email or Fax Purchase Orders to: (703) 264-9494 | nasdse@exceptionalchildren.org
Pay and Register with credit card online.

Accessibility

We ask that all requests for reasonable accommodations at our events be made as early as possible and at least one month in advance of the event, so that we may best meet individual needs and provide outside services, if necessary. On-site requests will be met to the best of our ability; however, available resources may be limited or unavailable.