Cirkiel Law Group, P.C.

04/13/2026

Dear TOPAA Members,

Please mark your calendars for an upcoming TOPAA Hybrid Training Event designed for parents, advocates, and attorneys across Texas.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: (Full schedule to follow)
Format: Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual Attendance Available)

Location (In-Person):
Disability Rights Texas
Large Conference Room
2222 W Braker Ln
Austin, TX 78758

This interactive training will include a mix of expert-led sessions, breakout groups, and roundtable discussions focused on practical advocacy skills and legal insight.

Potential Topics Include:

Transition planning
Truancy and attendance issues
IEP violation spotting
MDRs and student discipline

We are also planning:

Breakout sessions for deeper dives into key topics
Roundtable discussions over lunch to connect, collaborate, and problem-solve with peers

Whether you join us in person or virtually, this will be a valuable opportunity to strengthen your advocacy toolkit and connect with the TOPAA community.

Registration details and full agenda coming soon, please feel free to share.

We hope you’ll save the date and plan to join us!

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