SWCED 2026

June 25-27, 2026
Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village

Registration opens July 1, 2025

Mission Possible

This Year's Theme

Mission: Possible

Every student presents a unique mission for educational teams. Every mission for every student is achievable when teams are united by a collaborative spirit. This conference, the biennial Texas Statewide Conference on the Education of the Deaf, reminds us that all students with hearing differences deserve exceptional services, resources, and support to help them achieve their potential. “Mission: Possible” inspires us to provide transformative educational experiences, to build inclusive communities, and to empower students. Together, as parents, educators, and community members, we will ensure that every mission is accomplished!

Deaf and Blind Educators Working Together

This Year's Speakers

Coming Soon

Lauren Ridloff

Lauren Ridloff

EdD, CED, LSLS Cert. AVEd

Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander

English Teacher, Ron Clark Academy; Author

Learn more about each speaker.

The Agenda

Information Coming soon!

SWCED Conference Agenda
Parents and Educators at the SWCED conference.

History

The first regional conference was held in a local hotel conference center in the fall of 1976. As the years rolled on more and more personnel from other regions began attending the conference and a decision was made to change the regional conference to one big conference for all personnel working with students who were deaf/hard of hearing in Texas.

Awards

The Texas Association of Parents and Educators of the Deaf (T.A.P.E.D.) continually strives to recognize all of the great people and organizations in Texas who give so much to the education of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. These awards were first given in 1990 and are given to individuals/organizations for their contributions to the field of deaf education.

The Texas Association of Parents and Educators of the Deaf Awards Ceremony
The Texas Association of Parents and Educators of the Deaf Scholarships

Scholarships

T.A.P.E.D. has a long history of providing scholarships to deserving high school seniors and individuals interested in pursuing degrees in the field of deaf education and interpreting. Since 1985 T.A.P.E.D. has awarded more than $119,800 in scholarships supported by membership dues and fund raising efforts.

2026 Conference Info

Dates

June 25-27, 2026

Conference Location

Houston Marriott CityPlace at Springwoods Village
1200 Lake Plaza Drive
Spring, Texas 77389