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TACA Monthly learning Series

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are powerful tools—but too often they don’t lead to meaningful change. This March, MLS brings together expert guidance on IEP development and challenging behaviors to help families move from paperwork to progress. Parents will learn how to use assessments and data to create measurable goals, understand the legal framework around behavior supports, and advocate effectively with their school team—so their child’s IEP supports real growth, not just compliance.

Featured Presentations – Available On-Demand All March

Woodsmall Law Group Mini Series: Foundational Steps for Developing a Successful IEP with Mark Woodsmall, Esq Understanding FAPE, Inclusion, and How to Advocate with Confidence WATCH NOW

Your IEP and Challenging Behaviors with Tim Adams, Esq Data, Not Discipline: Building Effective Behavior Supports Through the IEP WATCH NOW

Crystal Clear IEP Conference

Join Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP as she empowers families in a lively and informative discussion of all things IEP. Explore IEP assessments, IFSP-IEP transition, goals, accommodations, how to resolve IEP disagreements, high school transitioning, and much more.

Sat 4/18/2026 | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Register Here

Sat 5/2/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here *Class 1.0

Sat 6/13/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here *Class 2.0

Starting in May, we will offer age-specific tracks to meet the needs of more families

Class 1.0: Preschool / Elementary
Class 2.0: Middle School - Transition age 22

Crystal Clear IEP Academy

Build your IEP Confidence, with experts as your guide!

Dive into the following topics: Understanding Parent Rights, Understanding IEP Evaluations (IEE), Determining IEP Eligibility, Strength-Based IEPs, and Transition Preparation and Planning

Summer 2026 Cohort 1 | 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 | 9:30am -12:30pm (Wed) Register Here
Summer 2026 Cohort 2 | 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 | 9:30am -12:30pm (Fri) Register Here
Fall 2026 Cohort | 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 | 9:30am -11:30am (Fri) Register Here

Contact: conferences@sdautismhelp.com

THRIVING AUTISM FAMILIES CONFERENCE

Join Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP, ASDCS as she empowers families in a lively and informative discussion of Autism from the parenting perspective. Explore topics including: Autism across the age span, neurodiversity defined, daily strategies for home and school, IEP tips for autism families, and more. Our co-host will be Kristine Domingo, B.A., special education advocate, educator, and fellow Autism parent.

NOTE: This conference reviews qualitative and quantitative research and offers empowerment for Autism families through the lens of neurodiversity and a "social model" construct.

Sat 5/16/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here * Class 1.0

Starting in May, we will offer age-specific tracks to meet the needs of more families

Class 1.0: Preschool / Elementary
Class 2.0: Middle School - Transition age 22

Beginning Pathways to Disability Inclusion Conference

Join a team of disability and Autism experts as we discuss how to change the narrative, so that all children are valued and included.

Fri 03/20/2026 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Register Here

NORTH COASTAL CONSORTIUM FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (NCCSE)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting

255 Pico Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069

Each meeting includes information on a special education topic, resources for families, and opportunities to meet with other parents to exchange resources, information, and ideas. These meetings are in person and now also offered online:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tuesday, November, 18, 2025
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

CAC Business Items: 6:00-6:30 p.m.

CAC Presentation: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Cost: None

Registration not required.

Agenda, topics, and access at https://www.nccse.org/governance-meetings/cac-meetings-agendas-and-handouts

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