2026 TX CEC Conference
Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX 77840
Hosted by the Texas Unit of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), this event brings together special education professionals, leaders, families, and advocates for an engaging and collaborative learning experience. Whether you’re here to deepen your knowledge, connect with colleagues, or discover new tools and strategies, we’re excited to have you join us.
Participants will explore evidence-based practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches that support children and youth with exceptionalities. Our program includes a dynamic lineup of sessions, featured speakers, networking opportunities, and resources tailored to educators at every stage of their professional journey.
This site contains everything you need to make the most of your experience—including registration details, session information, speaker highlights, venue logistics, and more. We encourage you to check back regularly as updates are added.
Thank you for being part of a community committed to excellence in special education. We look forward to welcoming you to the TX CEC 2026 Annual State Conference.
Conference Programming
Schedule subject to change.
Note: The PDF program is a snapshot and will not reflect real-time room changes or withdrawals. For an up-to-date PDF download, use the ExOrdo real-time link above.
Registration Rates
| Registration Type | Member | Nonmember* |
|---|---|---|
| Early Career, Professional, Retired, Family/Affiliate | $150 | $190 |
| Paraeducators | $110 | $130 |
| Pre-Service / Graduate Students | $75 | $95 |
*Join CEC Now to access member benefits and conference registration savings!
Savings on Group Registrations
| Group Registration | Discount |
|---|---|
| Groups of 5-9 | 10% off each registration |
| Groups of 10+ | 15% off each registration |
Contact us for the group registration form.
Register by Check?
Are you registering by sending a check? Please send your registration check to PO Box 79026, Baltimore, MD 21279.
Register by Purchase Order?
Need to pay via purchase order? Purchase orders can either be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 703-264-9494. If you need to mail the purchase order, please send to: PO Box 79026, Baltimore, MD 21279.
Please direct all other purchase order inquires to: https://exceptionalchildren.org/get-support/forms or contact the CEC Member Services Team at [email protected].
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- On or before April 30: Full refund minus a $25 administrative fee
- May 1 - May 29: 50% refund
- After May 29: No refunds issued.
- Registrations may be transferred to another eligible participant until June 5.
Interested in Being an Exhibitor?
Texas CEC welcomes nonprofits and businesses to the conference! We would like to thank our current list of exhibitors:
- Baylor University
- Bloom Consulting
- Empower Behavioral Health
- Make a Memory Family
- Mujeres with Doctorates
- Sam Houston State University
| Sponsor/Vendor Type | Rates |
|---|---|
| Nonprofits (universities, school districts) | $250 |
| Businesses (employers, companies) | $500 |
Notes:
- 2 registrations are included in each exhibit table.
- You will be provided with a 6-ft table, but will need to bring your own table cover.
- No sales are permitted on site. Permitted items include swag/freebies and catalogs.