Keynote Speaker

Kristin Wright

Director of Special Education for the California Department of Education​

Click Here for a Copy of Kristin's Presentation.

2020 Presenters
2020 Convention Highlights
​We strive to present you with the opportunity to learn of the best practices, current legislation, guidelines, strategies and networking within the field of special education in California. We are constantly looking for those who are breaking ground with programs that work. If you are someone who is interested in being a presenter, or know someone to recommend, please contact us at President@carsplus.org. Below are areas of interest:
  • Dyslexia Guidelines and Teaching Strategies
  • Testing, Caseload Management and IEP Compliance
  • Preschool, Transition and Independent Living Skills
  • Relationship between Special Education and General Education
  • Campus environment, Safe and Supportive
  • Teaching Techniques and Behavior Management
  • Administration, State Policies, Current Issues and Recent Court Decisions
  • Alternative Education Settings, Charter, Nonpublic and Correctional Facilities
  • Use of technology to help facilitate collaboration and differentiated instruction
  • Use of technology to maintain/document student progress on goals with all staff.

Presenter Session Surveys

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Session 3 Survey - Click Here
Session 4 Survey - Click Here
Session 5 Survey - Click Here
Session 6 Survey - Click Here
Session 7 Survey - Click Here

Members Convention Resources

Convention Times and Agenda
Friday
Times
Breakfast
7:00 am to 8:00 am
First Session Starts 
8:30 am
Last Session Ends
5:15 pm
President's Reception
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday
Times
Breakfast
7:30 am to 8:30 am
First Session Starts
9:00 am
Final Session Ends
4:30 pm
Convention Pricing

​Member - $399*
Non-Member - $499*
Intern, Pre-service and membership - $255
Single Day 
Friday only - $229
Saturday only - $179
Breakfast & lunch are included, dinners are “on your own”
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Group discounts
  • Five or more from the same organization will receive a 10% discount.
  • Table for ten - $2500*
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*If paying by credit card, a 4% processing fee will be charged. 
Registrations can also be made by fax (916-580-2799) or mail (4010 Foothills Blvd. #103-237, Roseville, CA 95747)

​Have questions? Please contact our team!
Call for Presenters
Online: Application

Email:president@carsplus.org  Subject Line: Call for Presenter application
If you have not already made your reservations with Hotel Irvine, please do so on or before February 2, 2020 to receive the convention room rate.  Use the link:    https://reservations.travelclick./103012?groupID=2402218
Location
February 21 & 22, 2020
Irvine Hotel, Irvine 
17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA
2.2 miles from John Wayne Airport 

Accommodation
Use this link to book your room: reservations.travelclick.com/103012?groupID=2402218
Photos from previous conventions
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