The primary objective of The Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law is to foster alignment and unity amongst parents, educators, and everyone in between: with the collective responsibility to ensure that disabled students are protected and offered a free and appropriate public education.
We are pleased to announce the 42nd Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law will be held October 27-29, 2025, at the Hilton in Bellevue, WA.
Join us this October as we come together to champion the rights of disabled students and shape a more inclusive future for all. Check your inbox for announcements related to this year’s event and watch this space for updated agendas and logistical information!
What Can I Expect?
- Educational sessions will, as always, feature nationally recognized speakers addressing current issues.
- Empirical and practical studies of special education and general education law.
- Earn clock hours/CLE credits at no additional fee.
- Connect with education and legal professionals from across the region.
Who will benefit?
- Educators
- Parents
- School Psychologists
- Special Education Directors
- Attorneys
- Administrative Law Judges
- Principals
- Special Education Advocacy Groups
- Education Administrators
Institute highlights include:
- Pre-Institute Mini-Courses
Pre-institute mini-courses will provide an in-depth view of special education law applicable in public schools. - Workshops
Unique workshops will be conducted on current issues in special education. - General Sessions
Respected experts will discuss timely issues during general sessions. - For Attorneys
Keep current on legal issues related to special education; connect with school districts and educators; earn CLE credit hours in ethics.
Why register?
- Learn from special education law experts from around the country
- Stay current on recent legal decisions and interpretations of special education law and litigation
- Expand your knowledge on emerging legal issues and trends
- Earn clock hours and/or CLE credits