DSASTX 2025 Education Conference

The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is excited to announce the annual Education Conference, returning to ESC region 20. Lunch will be provided; schedule of the conference is coming soon! We invite parents of kids (with Down syndrome) of all ages to attend and learn from a range of topics that will help navigate raising a child with DS. 

List of session topics:

1.  Implementing Behavioral Strategies for Students with Disabilities
2.  Understanding the ARD/IEP Process
3.  Their Voices, Their Choices, No More Restraint!!
4.  Desarrollando (Developing) en tu casa: The TU CASA Program Year 4 Update 
5.  Overview of Resources Available for Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services
6.  Evaluations

8:30-9:15 am- Registration, Coffee & mingle

9:15-10:00 am Keynote Speaker: Leah Meyer, Self Advocate & Owner of Mermaid Cafe

10:15-11:15 am Session 1

11:30-12:15 Lunch & visit Exhibitors

12:30-1:30pm Session 2

1:45-2:45 pm Session 3

Closing Remarks