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Every July, special education leaders and advocates from across the country gather in Washington, D.C., for the Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS)—a powerful opportunity to shape the future of special education policy. Organized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), the event focuses on building equitable systems, strengthening the special education workforce, and improving outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.

Let’s Go Learn is again a proud sponsor of SELS in 2025.

Special education educators and advocates this year are dealing with a new federal administration which has implemented deep cuts at the Department of Education and called for an end to the department altogether. Federal funding for districts across America has been disrupted, with many grants getting delayed or cancelled. SELS attendees come together to champion change and leadership for for special education policies with members of Congress. As such, attendees receive training on how to conduct face to face meetings with politicians, and how to plan ahead.

A central theme of the 2024 summit was “Leading for Equitable Outcomes.” Presentations from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) emphasized the need for evidence-based inclusive practices, expanded access to school-based mental health services through Medicaid, and improved transition pathways to college, career, and independent living. These themes will continue to be discussed this year.

Participants will also address the ongoing shortage of special educators and support staff, advocating for increased federal investment in teacher preparation and recruitment. Students with disabilities remain underrepresented in statewide assessments and overrepresented in disciplinary actions.

Beyond policy discussions, SELS equips attendees with practical advocacy tools, including how to effectively share personal stories with lawmakers to drive change. Whether in-person or online, constituent voices are the most powerful forces for influencing legislation. As the 2025 federal budget and election season unfold, the message from SELS is clear: now is the time to act, to lead, and to ensure that every student—regardless of ability—has access to a high-quality, inclusive education.

In 2025, SELS takes place July 13-16, offering a rich agenda filled with advocacy training, policy discussions, and networking opportunities. A highlight of the summit will be the Hill visits, allowing participants to meet in person with congressional offices, subject to the in-person policies of Congress.

Let’s Go Learn’s sponsorship underscores our commitment to advancing special education through innovative diagnostic solutions and dedicated advocacy. We believe in empowering educators and policy-makers with the tools and insights necessary to make informed decisions that will positively impact students with special needs.

For more information about the 2025 Special Education Legislative Summit and to register, please visit https://specialeducationlegislativesummit.org/.

Let’s Go Learn is a personalized learning software company focused primarily on MTSS, special education, and intervention programming to support K-12 students. Over 20 years ago, Let’s Go Learn pioneered online, computer-adapted diagnostic assessments to determine the learning needs of each student. In contrast to limited screening tools, Let’s Go Learn’s platform quickly determines student deficits, needs, and causal relationships to help develop individualized learning paths for each student. Millions of students worldwide have benefitted from Let’s Go Learn’s assessment data, pin-pointed instruction, and robust progress monitoring. The platform is designed to monitor progress from interventions in specific areas, while building detailed reporting and data to support the development and tracking of IEP content and goals.

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