Parents and Educators at the SWCED conference.

Agenda

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time Event Room/Area
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits & Texas Association of Parents and Educators for the Deaf (T.A.P.E.D.) Silent Auction Oak Ballroom & Springwoods Prefunction Area
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Welcome Reception flows from the Canopy Pavilion through the walkways adjacent to the exhibitor and silent auction areas.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. OPENING ASSEMBLY Keynote Speaker: Heather Dowdy Springwoods Village I-V
Friday, June 26, 2026
Time Event Room/Area
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits & T.A.P.E.D. Silent Auction Oak Ballroom & Springwoods Prefunction Area
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions Various Locations
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions Various Locations
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch On Your Own
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions Various Locations
2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions Various Locations
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Evening Reception flows from the Canopy Pavilion through the walkways adjacent to the exhibitor and silent auction areas.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Texas Hands and Voices Family Fun Event To Be Determined
5:00 p.m. T.A.P.E.D. Silent Auction Closes Oak Ballroom & Springwoods Prefunction Area
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. T.A.P.E.D. Silent Auction: Items won must be paid for and picked up at this time or on Saturday from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time Event Room/Area
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions Various Locations
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions Various Locations
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Provided Various Locations
1:30 - 4:15 p.m. CLOSING ASSEMBLY T.A.P.E.D. Meeting and Raffle Winners Keynote Speaker: Dr. Caroline Solomon Springwoods Village I-V