Sponsors
NASDSE’s annual conference is a special gathering place because state special education directors have limited opportunities to gather and learn directly from each other as they can at the NASDSE conference. Newly added meetings for data managers and early childhood state leaders provide additional opportunities for key conversations. Critical to their discussions are the participation of key U.S. Department of Education staff and technical assistance providers. Conference participants will have an opportunity to discuss federal policies and their implementation at the state and local levels.
The Sponsorship Prospectus will be available in May. Those interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities should reach out to Sharyn Weiss at nasdse@exceptionalchildren.org.
About the Conference
What is NASDSE?
Founded in 1938, The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) is a premier membership organization that supports state leaders of special education throughout the United States and its Territories. Our mission and vision is to improve individual and organizational success for state leaders of special education by providing relevant services that guide positive systemic change and results thereby ensuring students with disabilities will live, learn, work and participate in their communities.
Who attends the NASDSE conference?
State directors of special education, members of their key leadership teams, affinity group members –619 coordinators and Part B data managers, technical assistance providers,and staff from the U.S. Department of Education.
What types of sponsors typically come to the NASDSE conference?
Sponsors that provide special education services to both state and local education agencies. Many sponsors return year after year.
What makes this conference special and different for sponsors?
We limit the number of sponsors to ensure access to the conference participants. In addition to sponsor tables prominently placed adjacent to the conference auditorium, we include sponsor ‘showcases’ where sponsors can introduce their products directly to the conference participants.