Annual ACRES Conference
The American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) holds an annual national conference every Spring. This conference features peer-reviewed presentations, meetings of the ACRES Board of Directors, a business meeting with a report of activities to the membership. Participants can look forward to social events and opportunities to engage with colleagues, share ideas, and develop new professional relationships.
The call for proposals is now open!
- Please make sure to read the session types and application guidelines.
- Proposals submitted by October 15 will be eligible for early decisions.
Questions about the annual conference may be directed to:
ACRES HEADQUARTERS
304-293-3450
acres-sped@mail.wvu.edu
Conference Coordinator:
Cathy Galyon, East Tennessee State University: galyonc@mail.etsu.edu
Amanda Hardin, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: amanda-hardin@utc.edu
Recent Annual Conferences
- March 26-27 in Palm Springs, California
- April 3-5 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- April 4-6 in Las Vegas, NV. Post or Access 2024 Conference Materials
- March 9-11 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Post or Access 2023 Conference Materials
- March 3-5 2022 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- March 18-19 2021, Virtual Event
- March 7-9, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas
- March 7-9, 2019 in Alexandria, Virginia
- March 14-17, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah
- March 8-11, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina
- March 9-12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada
- March 17-21, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- March 19-22, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona
- March 17-6-9, 2013 in Orlando, Florida
- March 24-26, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- March 25-27, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee
- March 12-14, 2009 in Denver, Colorado