2026-2027 New Special Education Administrator Academy
Join us for the 2026-2027 New Special Education Administrator Academy! The Academy is designed specifically for special eduction administrators | coordinators with less than 3 years of experience. On-site and virtual sessions focusing on specific special education topics with breakout sessions designed by need and experience. The Academy will also provide time for networking, guest speakers, and Q&A.
The Academy will offer on-site and virtual sessions throughout the school year with panelists, guest speakers, Q&As, collegial networking, and resources all focusing on priority special education topics and pertinent information designed specifically on needs and years of experience.
Focus areas include, but not limited to:
- State reports, local entitlement grant (IDEA funds), audit/compliance
- Early Childhood Special Education: Transition of early special education (Part B 619) from CDS to SAUs
- Leadership
- District documents, websites, practices, policies, and procedures
- Developing a working calendar
- Building strong relationships
- Navigating complex situations
- Budget development
- MaineCare & SEED
- Personnel and program oversight
- Special education law and legal implications
- Supporting students and their families
- Educating & advocating for inclusive schools
Dates:
September 24, 2026 | 9:00am - 2:30pm | On-site: Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor
October 29 2026 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual
January 28, 2027 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual
March 25, 2027 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual
May 27, 2027 | 9:00 -2:30pm | On- site: TBA (Augusta / Portland area)
Fees:
MADSEC Members: $249
Non-member: $299
Join us for the 2026-2027 New Special Education Administrator Academy! The Academy is designed specifically for special eduction administrators | coordinators with less than 3 years of experience. On-site and virtual sessions focusing on specific special education topics with breakout sessions designed by need and experience. The Academy will also provide time for networking, guest speakers, and Q&A.
The Academy will offer on-site and virtual sessions throughout the school year with panelists, guest speakers, Q&As, collegial networking, and resources all focusing on priority special education topics and pertinent information designed specifically on needs and years of experience.
Focus areas include, but not limited to:
- State reports, local entitlement grant (IDEA funds), audit/compliance
- Early Childhood Special Education: Transition of early special education (Part B 619) from CDS to SAUs
- Leadership
- District documents, websites, practices, policies, and procedures
- Developing a working calendar
- Building strong relationships
- Navigating complex situations
- Budget development
- MaineCare & SEED
- Personnel and program oversight
- Special education law and legal implications
- Supporting students and their families
- Educating & advocating for inclusive schools
Dates:
September 24, 2026 | 9:00am - 2:30pm | On-site: Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor
October 29 2026 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual
January 28, 2027 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual
March 25, 2027 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual
May 27, 2027 | 9:00 -2:30pm | On- site: TBA (Augusta / Portland area)
Fees:
MADSEC Members: $249
Non-member: $299
Registration and Cancellation policy: Must be registered to attend. Cancellations must be received by the MADSEC office via email at [email protected] no later than 3:00pm EST on September 1, 2026. No refunds will be processed after this date and time. Should the registrant be unable to attend, MADSEC accepts and encourages an eligible alternate to attend in place of the registrant - the MADSEC office must be informed and provided with the applicable information via email at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
MADSEC reserves the right to amend the agenda or presentation format at any time.
Please note that photos will be taken throughout the conference and may be used by MADSEC on their website and for other related communications for marketing and publicity purposes.
MADSEC reserves the right to amend the agenda or presentation format at any time.
Please note that photos will be taken throughout the conference and may be used by MADSEC on their website and for other related communications for marketing and publicity purposes.