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2026 Special Populations Conference Registration is LIVE!
The 2026 Special Populations Conference theme is “Empower. Engage. Elevate.”, with an impetus to unite educators from across Michigan to champion the success of special population students through collaboration, innovation, and student-centered practices.
The Conference is in-person only, and will be held at the Kellogg Conference Center (219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan) on October 13-14, 2026, with pre-Conference sessions on October 12, 2026. Lodging is available at $98/night under the group rate. More information is found on the registration page.
Day 1 keynote speaker Elise White Diaz will share insights on supporting multilingual learners through asset-based and equitable educational practices. Day 2 keynote speaker Gaelin Elmore will explore themes of belonging, resilience, and relationship-building to help educators create environments where all students can succeed.
In addition, on Monday, October 12, two pre-Conference sessions will be held:
The pre-Conference sessions will be offered in addition to the Conference and require a separate registration ticket. Due to the content and activities, both pre-Conference and main Conference sessions will be offered in-person only.
The pre-Conference and main Conference dates and times:
| Pre-Conference | October 12, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET |
| Main Conference Day 1 | October 13, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Main Conference Day 2 | October 14, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET |
Ticket prices:
| Pre-conference Registration | $140 |
| Main Conference Registration | $280 |
Conference agenda and additional details coming soon!
Please contact the Special Populations Conference Planning Committee with any questions at OESSpecialPops@michigan.gov or 517-241-6977.
