CEC 2025 Keynote Sessions
Opening Keynote
Beyond Silos: Creating a Culture of Collaboration to Empower Educators and Students
Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Imagine a school where every educator feels empowered to contribute and silos are a thing of the past. By dismantling barriers between special education, general education, and administration, we can create collaborative teams that make every educator and student feel valued, empowered, and essential. Discover how to foster a culture of collaboration, celebrate successes, and ensure each educator’s role is clearly defined, valued, and impactful.
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Casey Watts
Casey Watts is the founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC, and serves as a Team Alignment Strategies and school-based instructional specialist in East Texas.
Keynote Panel
Envisioning Tomorrow for All Learners: AI Revolutionizing Education
Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This engaging keynote panel discussion will demystify the world of AI and showcase its practical applications in special education. Learn about the history of AI, and discover how AI-powered tools are enhancing teaching, learning, and assessment for students with disabilities. Learn about the latest research on AI in special education and hear real-world examples of how AI is transforming classrooms and improving student outcomes. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of AI in special education and how we can harness its power to create more inclusive and effective learning environments.
