Badar-Kauffman Conference
Badar-Kauffman 2026 will take place at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center March 25-27.

The goal of the Badar-Kauffman Conference is to provide a highly interactive learning experience that is useful to both presenters and audience members alike. All participants in the Badar-Kauffman Conference have the shared goal of advancing the rigor and utility of scientific research, logical thinking, and conceptual analysis in special education. Attendees are expected to engage with presenters in critical discussion on conceptual, methodological and practical issues in current research and analysis in special education. This conference is designed for students, faculty and professionals who are interested in learning from internationally renowned luminaries in special education and related fields.
Presenters are encouraged to submit work that is in-process as the major aim of Badar-Kauffman Conference is to improve research and special education through formative peer feedback and support.
The deadline for is October 3, 2025.
Have questions or concerns?
Contact Dr. Nathan Stevenson at nsteve15@kent.edu or 330-672-0607.