The Exceptional Student Services Unit at CDE plans conferences throughout the year that are family-centered and designed to offer support, information, and education to parents and professionals who are Colorado residents. Click on the boxes above or view the FAQs about PEP for more in-depth information.
Join us for a PEP conference in 2024!
Winter PEP conference: Friday and Saturday, January 26-27, 2024 in Aurora. The hotel venue is pending.
Spring PEP conference: Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, 2024. Location and hotel venue are pending.
Apply at one of the links below:
In English: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/094dc81ea0b24c2ba35720813508c26e
En español: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0699a55e9a4e456692821deed33b850c
Please note on the application important changes as of October 2023 to the in-person PEP conferences:
- In-person PEP conferences will now be on a Friday and Saturday, rather than on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Lodging will be paid for by the Colorado Department of Education if a participant's commute is more than 50 miles to the hotel traveling one way (rather than 35 miles).
- Certificates will be issued for 15 hours for completing an in-person PEP conference in its entirety (rather than for 18 hours).