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The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is an international nonprofit professional organization representing approximately 6,500 members committed to advancing special education, strengthening leadership, and shaping the future of the field. Guided by its core values of visionary leadership, inclusive practices, engagement, and integrity, CASE provides leadership, professional learning, advocacy, and support to special education leaders. Its diverse membership includes local school district special education administrators, postsecondary educators, state education agency personnel, and other educational leaders dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

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CASE Executive Director Featured in K-12 Dive

Phyllis Wolfram was recently quoted in the K-12 Dive article, "2 Senate Bills Would Undo Some Education Department Transfers," highlighting the impact of CASE's ongoing advocacy on behalf of students with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. The article covers two bipartisan Senate bills aimed at preventing the transfer of key U.S. Department of Education responsibilities—including special education programs—to other federal agencies. The proposed legislation reflects growing concern among education leaders about maintaining strong federal oversight and accountability for special education services.

Following the introduction of the bills, Wolfram shared:

We know we still have lots of work to do, but we realize now that our education and advocacy is at work and we look forward to continuing to make a differernce in the lives of students with disabilities.