NESA Lodgement

Teachers are able to enter the conference as ETAMS PD on the NESA site. 

The SEPLA-CON 2026 conference supports the professional learning of teachers of students with disabilities in any setting.

The event supports the professional journey of teachers working with students with behaviour support needs, with emotional disturbances, intellectual and physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, chronic health conditions and other learning support needs.

The Conference is comprised of keynote addresses and workshops.

Throughout the Conference,  participants:

• Engage with current research in an area of change

• Connect with practitioners with expertise in the area of special education working with a range of disabilities including students with communication disorders, challenging behaviours, emotional disturbances and complex multiple learning needs

• Reflect on their own practices in supporting students with disabilities

• Examine adjustments appropriate to the needs of the students in their class.

The Conference provides professional learning with a supportive and collegial environment to teachers of students with disabilities. Teachers not only benefit from the input of the keynote addresses and workshops but also from building professional relationships and networks. Teachers and support staff have the opportunity to exchange expertise and engage in professional dialogue. Additionally, it supports teacher wellbeing and professional resilience by taking time for professional learning and reflection.

SEPLA has provided the statewide special education conference since 2002. The conference was supported by the NSW Department of Education. The number of delegates that attended the conference exceeded 1400.

The conference was built on the rationale that special education occurs in everyone's classroom and in every school. The Disability Standards for Education 2005 provides the legislative framework for the education of students with disabilities. A review of the implementation of the standards in 2010 and subsequent review of the education of students with disabilities indicated the further and ongoing training in supporting students with disabilities and implementing a culture of inclusive practices was required.

Should you have any further questions, please email registration@gemsevents.com.au and we will pass them onto the SEPLA Committee for a response.