Council of Administrators of Special Education | CASE

CASE, The Council of Administrators of Special Education, the largest division of the Council for Exceptional Children, is an international nonprofit professional organization providing leadership, advocacy, and professional development to more than 5,700 administrators responsible for the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. CASE was organized in 1951 in New York, NY at the annual CEC Convention.

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SECTION 504 PROCESS MANUAL

Section 504 Process Manual

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This new 504 Manual containing sample forms and procedures is designed to be compliant with the actual requirements of the law. Authored by Julie Weatherly, Esq., the focus of this book is to walk educators through the actual requirements of Section 504 with the intention of helping to establish district processes and procedures without the creation of unnecessary forms or processes. Julie Weatherly's goal in providing this Manual to educators is "to help school entities that may believe it is time to consider reviewing their 504 forms and procedures, or entirely recreating them." 
 
In addition to the Manual, CASE and Julie Weatherly, Esq. are offering a webinar specifically to train individuals and/or teams on how to implement the manual, and answer any questions regarding the use of the information to establish any needed updated procedures in school districts.   More Information

 

Special education leadership institute

Leadership Institute ImageThe Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) recognizes the nationwide concern over the shortage of educational leaders specifically trained to supervise special education programs. As the Voice of Special Education Leadership across the country, CASE is committed to leadership development that will continue to drive the profession forward. Based upon the core values at the heart of CASE, the Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for current and future educational leaders to strengthen their foundation in the components related to the administration of special education programs.

The Application for the 1st cohort is open now. Apply Now!  More Information 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Advancing the field of special education through the delivery of highly effective professional learning opportunities is a pillar of the CASE's mission. The CASE is dedicated to providing high-quality professional learning that is relevant and important to the field of special education, designed to provide world-class learning and networking to strengthen and grow the field of special education leadership. 

   

Wellness Wednesday Lunch & Learn Series

Join us for a rejuvenating "Wellness Wednesday" lunch and learn session designed specifically for special education leaders. In this one-hour workshop, we'll explore practical strategies for maintaining balance and promoting well-being amidst the unique challenges of leading special education teams.
 
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Nov
15 —
 AI Series

Artificial Intelligence Free Webinar Series

This free series for CASE members is brought to you by Playground IEP and  focuses on the responsible use and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) for special education leaders. There are four free sessions. The first session is free for anyone to attend. The other three sessions are for CASE members.

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Nov 20 —
(Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19)

Wellness Wednesday Lunch & Learn Series

Join us for a rejuvenating "Wellness Wednesday" lunch and learn session designed specifically for special education leaders. In this one-hour workshop, we'll explore practical strategies for maintaining balance and promoting well-being amidst the unique challenges of leading special education teams.
 
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Nov 20 —
 Project Thrive

Project Thrive Free Webinar Series

Register for these free webinars covering various topics on how to support LGBTQ+ youth in your community. 
 
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Dec 6 —
 AI Series

Artificial Intelligence Free Webinar Series

This free series for CASE members is brought to you by Playground IEP and  focuses on the responsible use and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) for special education leaders. There are four free sessions. The first session is free for anyone to attend. The other three sessions are for CASE members.

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Dec 11 —
 Project Thrive

Project Thrive Free Webinar Series

Register for these free webinars covering various topics on how to support LGBTQ+ youth in your community. 
 
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Dec 12  — Weatherly Review

The Weatherly Review

Featuring Julie Weatherly, Esq., this virtual event keeps you current with legal developments, court cases, and updates throughout the year. 
 
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Jan
22 —
 		 Compliant IEPs

Developing Compliant IEPs

The key foundational legal session is to ensure IEPs are developed and implemented as the IDEA intends. This session is for all special educators.  

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April
22 —
 Call for Proposals

Academy of Law and Leadership: Call for Proposals

The Council of Administrators of Special Education invites you to submit a proposal to present a concurrent session at the CASE Academy of Law and Leadership in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 22-24, 2025. This innovative professional learning event will host teams of school district legal counsel and local district special education administrators/leaders who will present together on challenging issues related to IDEA/504 requirements, court rulings, due process hearing outcomes, state-level complaints, and more. 
 
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MEMBERSHIP | LEADERSHIP

 

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As the voice of special education leadership, CASE continually engages with federal agencies, national coalitions and partner organizations representing our members. Focusing on national policy and advocacy supports lasting solutions that will continue to drive the profession forward. 

The value of CASE Membership includes Networking, Professional Learning, Advocacy, Resources, and Savings. 

The CASE Conference

 CASE Conference 2024November 6-8, 2024
Don't miss this premiere event for special education leaders. Start planning your visit to Savannah, GA, for the CASE Conference now! Take a look at some of what you may experience.
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Endorsed Products

Endorsed Products
The following products have recently been endorsed or re-endorsed by CASE. Take a look at what they can do for you. 
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iStation ~ Let's Go Learning ~ Robots4Autism ~ Brolly Special Education Service Log ~ Classworks ~ HMH Math 180 ~ Lexia Core 5 Reading ~ Lexia Power Up Literacy ~ Lindamood Bell Seeing Stars ~ Lindamood Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing ~ MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach ~ Reading Horizons Discovery and Elevate ~ Waterford Early Learning Reading 

Early Voting

VoteThe 2024 CASE Conference is scheduled for November 6-8, 2024, in Savannah, GA, coinciding with the U.S. Presidential election on November 5th. CASE emphasizes the importance of advocacy in special education and encourages all registrants to engage in early voting to ensure they can fully participate in both the conference and the election.  

Utilize this link to learn more about voting options in your state!  

 

CASE CommUnity

CommUnity

A FREE Member Benefit is our CommUnity, a resource where special education leaders can communicate with each other, share ideas, post questions, seek resources, and network with others around the world. Take advantage of this tool to its fullest. Access the CommUnity through the Members Only portal. 
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ADVOCACY | Diversity

Across the nation, policymakers seek to diversify the educator workforce to ensure students engage with educators who share their identities. In light of this need, CASE issued a call for applications to create a valuable resource to support the field in diversifying the special education leadership workforce. The call resulted in the identification of the Diversification of the Special Education Leadership Workforce Task Force (DSEL-TF). Eighty percent of the Task Force were people of the global majority and included representation from the LGBTQ+ and the disability communities along with many other intersectional identities.   

 CASE, as an organization, is committed to practicing and promoting equity in all we do to honor belonging for all.

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CASE POLICY STATEMENTS

The following policy statements were developed with our focus on legislative action and advocacy related to special education programs. The CASE Policy Committee has developed two new policy statements.

  • Resolving Conflicts at the Lowest Level Appropriate
  • The Importance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel to Student Success
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Weekly Update | Free Resource

Weekly Update

CASE welcomes all educators to sign up for the "CASE Weekly Update."  You will receive updates from CASE and have access to the most recent news in special education every Tuesday. In addition, you will have the opportunity to register for webinars—many of which are free—and access resources provided by many of our partners.

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Friends of CASE are companies that support our mission and assist CASE in making a difference for our members.  Be sure and visit each of the respective websites for our Platinum and Gold Friends linked above.