Frequently Asked Questions
The Involved Exceptional Parents Day Conference is a space for learning about disability services and resources, connection, and celebration with fellow parents and our vibrant service provider community!
Who should come to the conference? / ¿uién debería venir a la conferencia?
Parents, service providers, and educators who want to learn about best practices, resources, and practical strategies to support children and adults with disabilities.
Padres, proveedores de servicios y educadores que desean aprender sobre las mejores prácticas, recursos y estrategias prácticas para apoyar a niños y adultos con discapacidades.
What can I expect on the day of conference? / ¿Qué puedo esperar el día de la conferencia?
Registration, Resource Expo, and Parent Lounge will open at 8:00 a.m. The keynote will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by dynamic workshops, lunch and the “Happiest Hour ever!
La registración, la Expo de Recursos y un área de autocuidado para padres abrirán a las 8:00 a.m. El presentador principal comenzará a las 9:00 a.m., seguido de talleres dinámicos,
almuerzo y la ‘¡Hora más feliz de todas!’
Is this just about IEPs? / ¿Se trata solo de los IEP?
No, every year we strive to bring new themes, speakers and vendors to the conference. While IEPs are definitely a part of our event we cover many other topics that depend on the theme of that year.
No, cada año nos esforzamos por traer nuevos temas, oradores y proveedores a la conferencia. Si bien los IEP son definitivamente una parte de nuestro evento, cubrimos muchos otros temas que dependen del tema de ese año.
Is childcare available? / ¿Hay cuidado de niños disponibles?
Childcare is not available at the conference. Please make accommodations for your kiddos and do not bring them to the event. El cuidado de ninos no sera proporcionada. Por favor dejen sus ninos en casa.
Is Financial Assistance available?
Registration Scholarships are available through the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC). To apply for financial assistance for this conference, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Contact your SDRC Service Coordinator to request authorization.
Step 2: If you are eligible, your Service Coordinator will submit a POS. The Conference number is PY2843. Your Service Coordinator will need this number.
Step 3: Once approved, your Service Coordinator will provide you with a Promo Code to enter when registering for the conference online.
Step 4: Register for the conference on Eventbrite by clicking the “Reserve Your Spot” button. Once the registration page pops up, enter the Promo Code at the top and click “apply.” Once the “apply” button is clicked, it will reduce the payment to $0. Click the “Check out” button. Complete the First Name, Last Name, and Email Address fields and click the “Register Button.”
Step 5: You will be prompted to complete a series of questions after registering. These are required to be completed to attend the conference. You will receive a confirmation page and email once the questions have been completed.
You will be prompted to complete a series of questions after registering
DEADLINE TO REGISTER is May 16, 2025.
Registration Scholarships are available through the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC). To apply for financial assistance for this conference, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Contact your SDRC Service Coordinator to request authorization.
Step 2: If you are eligible, your Service Coordinator will submit a POS. The Conference number is PY2843. Your Service Coordinator will need this number.
Step 3: Once approved, your Service Coordinator will provide you with a Promo Code to enter when registering for the conference online.
Step 4: Register for the conference on Eventbrite by clicking the “Reserve Your Spot” button. Once the registration page pops up, enter the Promo Code at the top and click “apply.” Once the “apply” button is clicked, it will reduce the payment to $0. Click the “Check out” button. Complete the First Name, Last Name, and Email Address fields and click the “Register Button.”
Step 5: You will be prompted to complete a series of questions after registering. These are required to be completed to attend the conference. You will receive a confirmation page and email once the questions have been completed.
You will be prompted to complete a series of questions after registering
DEADLINE TO REGISTER is May 16, 2025.
Is parking included with my registration? / ¿El estacionamiento está incluido en mi registro?
Parking is included with the cost of registration. A parking validation sticker is given when you register the day of the event. There are no in and out privileges.
El estacionamiento está incluido en el costo de la inscripción. Se entrega una calcomanía de validación de estacionamiento al registrarse el día del evento. No hay privilegios de entrada ni salida.
What do parents have to say about IEP Day?
- Great IEP Day Conference! Excellent program/workshops.
- Thank you for all the important information.
- Very knowledgeable, articulate, professional speakers.
- Excellent information!
- Very informative and helpful. Information was given to assist our children.
- These are great conferences to educate parents.
- Thank you for these workshops. Do not stop providing them. They have helped my family and me.
- Great speakers!
- Such valuable information. All my questions were answered.
- I learned a lot about services.
- Great intro into the communication process for the IEP.
- Thank you for all the great information. I feel that I will be prepared for my next IEP.
Are the workshops available in any other language? / ¿Los talleres están disponibles en otro idioma?
Spanish simultaneous interpretation will be available for all workshops.
If you need interpretation in another language, you must request it when you register.
Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea al español en todos los talleres. Si necesita interpretación en otro idioma, debe solicitarlo al registrarse.