Texas Special Education Leadership Summit
You're Invited to an In-Person PD Event for Special Education Directors and Coordinators
From Law to Leadership:
Applying TX Special Ed Legal Trends in Your District
Go beyond legal updates. This exclusive, in-person summit is designed for Dallas-Fort Worth area Special Education Directors and Coordinators to translate complex legal changes into cohesive district action.
During this two-part workshop, you'll first hear from renowned Texas special education attorney Jose Martín as he delivers actionable insights on the hottest, most complex topics in Texas special education law. Next, you'll get the chance to apply those insights during breakout strategy sessions with other district leaders—sharing what's working, what isn't, and collaborating on how to navigate challenges together.
- Date: December 3, 2025
- Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
- Cost: Free
Here's what you'll explore:
- Game-Changing Texas Special Ed Legislation Unpack new House and Senate bills reshaping special education policy, compliance, and funding. Move past theory to gain the cost, compliance, and legal guardrails directors and coordinators need now. And get ready-to-use policy templates that hold up under scrutiny.
- Dyslexia Legal Challenges and Compliance Pitfalls Go beyond the basics of dyslexia law to address advanced compliance issues: tensions between Section 504 and IDEA, dual identification, and complaint trends. Leave with concrete implementation strategies, model ARD and Section 504 Committee meeting language, and tools for navigating the rising complexity of dyslexia cases.
- Behavior and Discipline: Navigating New Requirements and Persistent Risks New legislation expands teacher authority and changes how districts must handle placements. Defensible documentation has become even more complex and higher stakes. This session highlights compliance gaps, delivers actionable takeaways, and provides compliance checklists and defensible procedures for minimizing legal exposure.
Each topic includes a session from attorney Jose Martín, plus an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from similar size districts— turning legal insights into action.
Certificate of participation will be available.
Presenter
Jose L. Martín, Special Education Attorney
Jose focuses exclusively on disability issues and litigation affecting school districts, including special education and compliance under IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA. Representing Texas public school districts, he brings a deep understanding of the daily challenges schools face in meeting state and federal disability requirements.
