Call for Papers
ADE/ESS is thrilled to announce the 2025 IDEA Conference, held from August 20–22, 2025, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix. This year's theme, Access Cultivates Opportunity, reflects our commitment to transforming the educational landscape for students with disabilities.
This event is designed for special education administrative staff, youths and young adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers, state agency staff, educators, service providers, and community members who are all dedicated to student success.
Conference Highlights:
- Numerous professional learning opportunities
- Sessions on IDEA legal issues, instructional practices, national trends, and hot topics
- Content related to special education compliance, preschool, and secondary transition
- Resources for related service providers
ADE/ESS is pleased to request this year’s conference proposals that showcase your innovative and research-based work. Review the Call for Papers Guidelines and submit your session proposals for Arizona’s 2025 IDEA Conference.
The deadline for session proposals is March 30, 2025.
ESS values this opportunity to learn with each of you and looks forward to the year ahead. Questions can be emailed to the IDEA Conference inbox.
