The Leading Special Education Law Conference

Turning Legal and Regulatory Guidance Into Local School District Practice 

St. Louis, Missouri, April 22-24, 2025

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The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza
This is the hotel and conference center for the Academy. 
 

Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza   

AC Hotel
212 N Kingshighway Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
Room Block Rate: $229/Night
215 York Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Room Block Rate: $229/Night
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Feb 1st-Apr 18th
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Who should attend?

The CASE Academy of Law and Leadership's target audience is administrators or leaders in public education charged with the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and school district attorneys. 
 
Concurrent Session Strands: Behavior & Discipline, Dispute Resolution, FAPE, Hot Topics, Human Resources, Legal Compliance, Section 504, and Title IX
 

Thank You Sponsors 

A special Thank You to our Academy Sponsors! 

Presence  Goalbook  HMH

Podcast: Ennis Britton's On the Call

Take a listen to this podcast "On the Call: Repetitive IEP Goals" featuring Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf-Wortman. Jeremy will be presenting with Jessica Hunter as the upcoming CASE Academy of Law and Leadership on Cognitive Bias in relationship to special education.

Look at what our attendees said about the Academy of Law and Leadership in 2024.

  • "Great review of very current cases."
  • "Mrs. Weatherly is an excellent speaker."
  • "I liked how the two presenters took turns and gave us the perspective from the educator and then from the attorney."
  • "The presenter gave real examples and engaged us through interactive tools."
  • "Loved the keynote speakers and collaborative sessions with legal counsel and special education leaders."
  • "Nice to see the collaboration between special education leaders and legal counsel; could have listened for hours."
 

CASE EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Join us in creating a safe and respectful environment for all attendees through our event code of conduct. We believe that every individual deserves to feel comfortable and welcomed. Let's work together to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for everyone. By participating in CASE events, individuals agree to: 
  • Be kind and professional
  • Use welcoming and inclusive language
  • Be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, positive event for all!
 

Please note photographs and footage will be taken throughout the conference. These will be used by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, and in social media.

CANCELLATION POLICY: To receive a refund (less 25% administrative cost), cancellations must be made in writing or by email no later than March 14, 2025. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations after March 14, 2025.

Save the Date: The 2026 Academy of Law and Leadership will be April 21-23, 2026, in Atlanta, GA