Name: What's Happening in Washington: Federal Updates, Budget Priorities, and Advocacy Opportunities in Special Education
Start: 2026-06-10T15:00:00-0400
End: 2026-06-10T16:15:00-0400

What's Happening in Washington: Federal Updates, Budget Priorities, and Advocacy Opportunities in Special Education

Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

This session will provide a high-level overview of recent federal developments affecting education and disability policy, with a particular focus on special education, highlighting where things stand now, what changes and proposals are emerging in Washington, and what to watch as Congress moves through the upcoming federal budget process.While acknowledging the real challenges facing public education and disability rights, the presentation will also highlight areas of momentum, resilience, and opportunity. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the federal landscape, practical context for ongoing conversations in their communities, and a sense of where advocacy efforts can still make a meaningful difference.

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Kuna Tavalin

Senior Advisor, Policy and Advocacy, Council for Exceptional Children

Kuna Tavalin has over two decades of experience in public affairs, advocacy and strategic planning in the education and human services arenas. Kuna focuses on federal policy encompassing appropriations, special education, early education, family engagement, child welfare and juvenile... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

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