ESC-20 ONE Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Registration is now open in Connect20 for the 2026 In Person ONE Conference! (Connect20 Session #110463) You must register in order to receive login information to create a personalized schedule. Invitations to join the Sched conference platform will be distributed beginning in May to registered attendees.

Registration fee is $125. Free to the Special Education Cooperative or the Pre-K and Early Childhood Education Cooperative (PEEC).

Location for event: 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

9:30am CDT

Conscious Disicpline

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Bexar

Speakers

Dr. Valerie Parker

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Bexar

1: 9:30AM Conscious Discipline

9:30am CDT

Unlocking Learning with Visual Tools and Differentiation

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Uvalde

Discover how visuals, assistive tech, and behavior supports can make learning accessible and engaging for all students! Walk away with practical tools for differentiation and inclusion.

Speakers

Katherine Suter

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher & Facilitator, Northside ISD - Los Reyes Elementary

"Katherine Suter is an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Facilitator with nearly a decade of teaching experience and a background in early childhood care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with certifications in Generalist EC–6 and Special Education... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Uvalde

1: 9:30AM Differentiation

9:30am CDT

Baseline Understanding of Disabilities and Delays

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Zavala

Participants will be able to distinguish between typical and atypical child development, identify early signs of developmental delays across key domains, and apply inclusive strategies to support diverse learners in the classroom.

Speakers

Amy Altamirano

Director of Early Intervention Services, Brighton Center

Amy Altamirano earned her Master of Science from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, and serves as the Director of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services at Brighton Center in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 20 years of experience in pediatric care across school-based... Read More →

Madison Carolin

Early Intervention Specialist Lead, Brighton

Madison Carolin is a San Antonio native and early childhood education professional dedicated to supporting young children and their families. She attended Trinity University, where she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching. Since joining Brighton Center in 2022 as an Early Intervention Specialist... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Zavala

1: 9:30AM ECSE

9:30am CDT

Three Perspectives, One Goal: Supporting Deaf Learners in Early Childhood

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Medina

This presentation brings together the perspectives of a Parent Infant Specialist, a Deaf adult with bilateral cochlear implants, and a Deaf outdoor volunteer to provide a well-rounded approach to supporting PK age group (DHH and typical children). Educators will gain practical strategies to enhance language development, accessibility, and inclusion across daily routines and learning environments.

Speakers

Missy Smith

Special Education Teacher, Northside ISD,Braun Station Elementary

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Medina

1: 9:30AM ECSE Classroom Structures

9:30am CDT

Making it Magical: Bringing Literacy to Life for All Kids

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

La Salle

Discover how to transform small and whole group times into engaging, literacy-rich experiences. This session explores how to align read-alouds and book-based activities aligned with state and national standards. The session focuses on ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate and differentiated, by design, for learners of all abilities and backgrounds. Participants will leave with practical strategies, differentiation ideas, and ready-to-use examples that bring books to life in meaningful and magical ways.

Speakers

Audrey Rek

Program Manager, TCASE Services by Design

Audrey Rek is a strategic leader with TCASE Services by Design who specializes in strengthening early childhood systems and organizations. She brings experience in organizational development, professional development facilitation, and operational alignment with a strong focus on best... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
La Salle

1: 9:30AM Literacy

9:30am CDT

OOEY GOOEY FUN Part 1: Multi-sensory Instruction to Engage Students

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Wilson

This session will provide participants with knowledge and hands on strategies and activities to use multisensory instruction to engage learners of all levels. Participants will participate in a make and take they can use in their classroom the next day.

Speakers

Theresa Harper

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist, SAISD

"I am writing to take this opportunity to give you a brief overview of some of my qualifications. I have
over 30 years of experience in the field of education; 15 years in Early Childhood Education, 2 years in Elementary General Education, 3 years in Early Childhood Special Education, and 10 years as the Reading Intervention, Inclusion and Resource, ECSE, Alternative Learning Classroom... Read More →

Timothy Larabee

Disability Services Specialized Programs Program Specialist, SAISD

I currently help oversee the self contained Behavior Support Curriculum classrooms with SAISD. I'm always looking for innovative approaches to handling behavior in the classroom and to help students generalize social skills that can be used beyond the academic setting.

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Wilson

1: 9:30AM Multisensory Play

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