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.
Fri 10/9/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here
Sat 11/7/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here
Class 1.0: Preschool / Elementary
Sat 12/12/2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here
Class 2.0: Middle School-Age 22
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
Fall 2026 Cohort | 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 | 9:30am -11:30am (Fri) Register Here
Contact: conferences@sdautismhelp.com
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.
The next conference will be hosted in 2027.
Join a team of disability and Autism experts as we discuss how to change the narrative, so that all children are valued and included.
Sat 11/14/26 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Register Here
The North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) is a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) comprised of 14 school districts in North San Diego County.
255 Pico Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
A Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of parents, educators, and community members who are involved in special education. The CAC of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) provides meetings and special events throughout the year and advises the superintendents of the 14 school districts about special education services. 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.
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 13, 2026
Tuesday, November, 17, 2026
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
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