We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026 CASE Conference! This guide is designed to help you prepare for a productive and enjoyable experience. Inside, you’ll find important details about registration, schedules, meals, special events, and logistics to make your conference experience as smooth as possible.

Whether this is your first CASE Conference or you’re a returning attendee, we’re grateful for your participation and commitment to advancing leadership and excellence in special education. We look forward to connecting with you in Providence and making this year’s conference our best yet!

Here are some helpful things to know as you prepare for this great event. Please review the CASE Event Code of Conduct  and be sure to visit the Rhode Island Sizzle Clip. It is a fantastic resource to discover all the city has to offer and help maximize your experience! 

Social Media Toolkit: use this information to post throughout the CASE Conference

At CASE, we value the feedback shared by our conference attendees. Many participants have expressed a desire for more time dedicated to professional learning—such as additional concurrent sessions—rather than extended meal periods. In response, we’ve thoughtfully adjusted the conference schedule to provide more opportunities for learning and collaboration, while streamlining meal and snack offerings to make the most of our time together.

The CASE Conference Event Website is available at this link.  You can access this content now to view the scheduled at-a-glance, as well as the full detailed schedule, speakers, and exhibitor information. Begin planning for your conference experience now with this information. 

Conference registration is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 3:00PM-6:30PM at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Registration is an electronic process. Attendees will have a QR code, which will be sent out within a few days of the conference. This QR code is used to access the electronic system to register and print your badge on site at the convention center. Please wear your conference name badge at all times to gain entrance into all scheduled activities, meals, and events. Please wear your conference name badge at all times to gain entrance into all scheduled activities, meals, and events. 

Please stop by the exhibit hall and learn about the many products and resources our exhibitors offer!  Exhibitors are vital to our conference success and we appreciate your support of them. Each attendee who completes our “Pathways to Partnerships Map Card” in the Exhibit Hall will be entered into a drawing. We will be giving away 5, $100 cash prizes based on a drawing from the completed cards. Be sure to pick up your Map Card at registration to participate in this fun event!