SWCED 2026
June 25-27, 2026
Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village
Registration opens July 1, 2025
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!
This Year's Speakers
Coming Soon
Lauren Ridloff
EdD, CED, LSLS Cert. AVEd
Rebecca Alexander
English Teacher, Ron Clark Academy; Author
Learn more about each speaker.
The Agenda
Information Coming soon!
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.
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
