The premier special ed PD training event 
for over 45 years!

LRP's National Institute in 2027 comes at a pivotal moment for special education. With IDEA administration moving to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, enforcement authority shifting from the Office for Civil Rights to the U.S. Department of Justice, and nationwide staffing shortages making legal compliance more challenging than ever, special education professionals and school attorneys need clear, practical guidance. And with shifting requirements for education funding recipients, including IDEA, resulting from new revisions to EDGAR and Title IX, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the latest regulatory changes.

Gain critical insight from the nation's top special education legal experts and leave prepared to address the challenges and opportunities these federal changes will bring.

Check out hundreds of LRP best-selling books, electronic newsletters, Answer Books and more offering guidance and staff training on the IDEA, trauma-informed framework, IEPs, behavior, and much more. We’re constantly expanding and updating our library to ensure you and your team are current with evolving special education issues and compliance concerns.

It’s not every day that you can gather with special educators from across the country. Make long-lasting connections with your peers, chat with the expert presenters, meet LRP editors and interact directly with people who share your daily experiences and challenges.

Get top-notch compliance and implementation strategies in tracks focused on the IDEA, Section 504, Behavior, Administration, Attorney Ethics and more. With many sessions being repeated, you’ll be able to learn about the topics that matter most to you.

Add Institute’s extended-length pre-conference symposiums to your Main Conference Pass for intensive exploration of your toughest challenges and the hottest topics in special education law and procedures.