DISES - Division of International Special Education and Services

⏰ Reminder: Registration Deadline Approaching!

Registration for the 2026 DISES Conference in Cusco, Peru 🇵🇪 is open until May 31st at midnight EST!

🌎 Join a global community of educators, researchers, practitioners, and advocates committed to advancing inclusive education and supporting children and youth with disabilities.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of meaningful change.

📍 Cusco, Peru
📅 July 11–13, 2026

🔗 Scan the QR code or register now: https://dises-cec.org/2026-dises-conference

🚨 Call for Proposals Reopening!

The 2026 DISES Conference in Cusco, Peru, will reopen submissions March 16-30 for a limited time.

Share your research, innovative practices, and ideas with an international community of educators and thought leaders.

📣 Don't miss this opportunity!
📩 Submit your proposal!

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Join us at to connect with fellow educators and learn new strategies for supporting your students. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the largest special education event of the year—register now!

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🌍 Calling All International Educators! 🌏
A fellow DISES member is working toward her Ed.D and needs your help!
“I’m gathering insights from international educators for my Dissertation in Practice, and I would be so grateful for your voice. This short, confidential survey focuses on inclusive education and the experiences of teachers supporting students with disabilities around the world.
If you are an international educator — or know someone who is — your perspective can make a meaningful impact. Your contributions will help strengthen global inclusion and support the creation of practical resources for teachers everywhere.”
💬 Want to help?
Please complete the survey at the link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/RL6MFJ9tMKo3Ch7N7
Thank you for your time, your expertise, and for all you do to support learners of all abilities. 💙✨

Join DISES for our FREE virtual event! This panel brings together distinguished professors and practitioners from Oman, the
United States, China, and Kenya to explore global perspectives on supporting children with autism through effective educational services and interventions. Register here: DISES Virtual Event Registration

Thinking about submitting a conference proposal? Join our upcoming Writing Workshop to get hands-on support with brainstorming, organizing, and refining your ideas! We’ll walk through tips, examples, and strategies to help you with your submission. Scan the QR code to register for the session you plan to attend.

Over the weekend, sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education dismantled key offices that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities—including OSEP, RSA, OCR, and OESE.
These cuts jeopardize IDEA, Section 504, and the very foundation of equitable education.
Join DISES and in advocating for reinstating these essential positions.
📣 Use CEC’s Advocacy Toolkit and speak up for students, families, and inclusive education.

We’re now accepting submissions for the 2026 DISES Conference in Cusco, Peru! Share your research, innovative practices, and ideas with an international community of educators and thought leaders.

🗓 Deadline: December 1, 2025
📍 Conference Dates: July 11-13, 2026

Submit your proposal today and help shape meaningful conversations in the area of global inclusive education.