The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is excited to announce the annual Education Conference, returning to ESC region 20. Lunch will be provided.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:

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

8:00-9:00 AM- Registration, Coffee & mingle

9:00-9:45 AM- Keynote Speaker: Leah Meyer, Self Advocate & owner of The Mermaid Café

10:00-11:00 AM Session 1 (The IEP/ ARD Process & NO more restraints!)

11:15-12:00 PM- Lunch & visit Exhibitors

12:15-1:15 PM- Session 2 (Understanding Evaluations /Desarollando en TU CASA A&M)

1:30-2:30 PM- Session 3 (WIN program / Resources/ Behavior)

2:45 PM- Closing Remarks & Evaluations

Exhibitors will only be available until 12PM

for any questions, please email Magaly Diaz mdiaz@dsastx.org

If you need financial assistance, please email blopez@dsastx.org

Purchase orders accepted for large groups.

Contact the host of DSASTX 2025 Education Conference