Description

The NJASEPS 47th Annual Conference offers a full day of professional learning, networking, and collaboration designed specifically for special education leaders, educators, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of workshops focused on leadership, instructional practices, student support services, transition planning, family engagement, school safety, assistive technology, and emerging trends in special education.

The day includes four 75-minute workshop sessions, dedicated networking opportunities, an exhibitor hall featuring products and services that support students with disabilities, and a special Lunch & Learn session designed for teachers.

Family Track 

Family Track Information - sponsored by The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey

Please note that the Family registration rate is intended specifically for parents and family members participating in the Family Track. Family Track attendees are expected to attend the full Family Track program and do not have access to the educator, leadership, or related services workshop sessions.

Conference Schedule

7:30 – 8:15 AM | Registration & Breakfast

8:15 – 9:30 AM | Workshop #1

9:30 – 9:45 AM | Morning Break

9:45 – 11:00 AM | Workshop #2

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch & Learn: School Safety for Educators

Join us for a special Lunch & Learn presentation geared toward teachers, featuring practical strategies and resources to support school safety, emergency preparedness, and student well-being. This panel discussion will be led by Tom Gambino of the New Jersey Department of Education and feature several APSSD school leaders.

This session will be in the main ballroom and will begin promptly at 11:15 a.m. 

12:15 – 1:30 PM | Workshop #3

1:30 – 1:45 PM | Afternoon Break

1:45 – 3:00 PM | Workshop #4

Hotel and Parking Information

Hotel Accommodations

A discounted room block has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick for conference attendees.

Group Code: G-SAH6

Reserve Your Room:
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/EWRRN/G-SAH6

We encourage attendees planning to stay overnight to make their reservations early, as room availability is limited. The room block closes on September 9th, 2026. 

Parking Information

Overnight Hotel Guests

• $20 per night
• Includes in-and-out parking privileges
• Parking passes will be provided by the hotel front desk at check-in

Daily Conference Attendees

• $10 per day
• Discounted parking vouchers will be available at the conference registration desk and must be presented when exiting the parking garage

Annual Meeting

The NJASEPS Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick at 4 p.m. 

Attendees are invited to join us beginning at 3:00 p.m. for light refreshments and networking prior to the start of the meeting. The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. and will feature important association updates, recognition of our Community Impact Award recipients, remarks from NJASEPS leadership, and presentations from guest speakers on issues impacting special education in New Jersey.

Following the meeting, attendees are invited to stay for our Conference Kick-Off Happy Hour from 6:00–7:00 p.m., where you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow members, conference speakers, exhibitors, vendors, and NJASEPS partners before the conference begins the following morning.