The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) 

 Office of Special Education (OSE) announces the  

2026 Parent University

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*There is no cost to attend

DATE AND TIME

Friday, November 20, 2026 

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM 

Saturday, November 21, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

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EVENT LOCATION

NMSU Corbett Center

1600 International Mall

Las Cruces, NM 88003

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LODGING 

(Hotel Accommodations will be provided at no cost to Participants traveling more than 50 miles one-way to the event.)

(Please bring a credit card for hotel incidentals at check in)

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

705 South Telshor Blvd.

Las Cruces, NM 88011

Hilton Garden Inn

2550 Don Roser Dr.

Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011

*Participants are responsible for all travel- related expenses other then hotel accommodations.

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CHILD CARE PROVIDER 

A Helping Hand – Childcare Solutions 

1. Visit www.ahelpinghandevents.com and go to “log in”
2. If it’s your first time visiting, you will be prompted to register and fill out a profile with your child(ren) information
3. Go to your Event Registration tab and enter the GROUP ID NUMBER: BQVZ

NOTE: CHILDCARE PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES A WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT

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WHO IS THIS FOR? 

Join us for Parent University, a free, two-day event for families of children and young adults with disabilities, from early childhood through postsecondary education and beyond.

Connect with other families, explore valuable state and community resources, and gain practical tools and guidance from educators, professionals, and community organizations.

Meals and childcare are provided at no cost.

Register today to reserve your spot! We look forward to learning, connecting, and growing together!

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TOPICS 

  Presenters from New Mexico Public Education Department, New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department, New Mexico Higher Education Department, Department of Health, UNM Center for Development and Disability, New Mexico Commission for the Blind, New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, New Mexico Office of Special Education Ombud, Parents Reaching Out, Project SEARCH, and NM Health Care Authority.

  If you  have questions regarding the conference, please contact Dr. Dawn Delfin at dawn.delfin@ped.nm.gov

If you have questions regarding the registration process, please contact Victoria Santistevan at victoria@nwrec2.org or Vanessa Martinez at vanessa@nwrec2.org or call the main office for NWREC2 at 575-756-1274. 

This conference is facilitated by  Northwest Regional Education Cooperative #2 (NWREC2). 

FREE 2-DAY EVENT

 For families to learn about special education from cradle to career. Food, childcare*, and lodging will be provided. Register today to attend this fun and educational event.

Special Thanks To:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Email Victoria Santistevan at victoria@nwrec2.org or Vanessa Martinez at vanessa@nwrec2.org or call NWREC2 at 575-756-1274