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  • IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Don't Miss Out on Arizona's 2025 IDEA Director's Preconference!

IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Don't Miss Out on Arizona's 2025 IDEA Director's Preconference!

  • Tue, Jul 22 2025  •
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Registration is closing soon for the 2025 IDEA Director’s Preconference—Leadership in Action: Expanding Access, Cultivating Opportunity. This is your opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead alongside peers who are shaping the future of special education across the state. The Director’s Preconference is an exclusive, invite-only event designed for Arizona’s special education leaders.

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Location: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa  5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Price: $100 (General conference registration not included)

What to Expect:

  • Engaging Panels & Campfire Talks on FAPE, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), staffing shortages, supporting students with complex needs, and more
  • Audrey Levorse, Deputy Executive Director of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE), who will offer insights on federal compliance and its impact on state and local teams
  • An Interactive Networking Reception to connect, collaborate, and build lasting relationships
  • Opportunities for reflection and real-world problem-solving

Secure your spot now! Apply for Arizona’s 2025 IDEA Director’s Preconference by July 31.

Additional information, including eligibility criteria and the schedule, is available in the application. Please email the IDEA Conference inbox if you have any questions.

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