Membership Information

CASE is the collective voice of special education leaders.

What do you value most about your CASE Membership?  CASE bridges the gap between federal policy and local administration. Their proactive advocacy and wealth of timely updates are essential resources that keep me informed and empowered to lead my district effectively. 

Why should every special education leader join CASE? As an individual director, you can’t easily advocate on Capitol Hill for better IDEA funding or sensible regulatory changes. CASE aggregates the voices of thousands of administrators to push for systemic change in Washington D.C. Joining means you are actively supporting the collective leverage needed to protect your staff and students.

~Sarah Mittelstadt, MN

CASE has four primary focus areas that align with our mission "to provide leadership to advance the field of special education through professional learning, policy, and advocacy." 

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Policy & Advocacy

• CASE gives voice to the triumphs and needs of special education leaders by engaging with key stakeholders, coalitions, and partners on the federal level!
• Access to the CASE Action Center puts advocacy at your fingertips!
• Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) takes advocacy to Washington, D.C.
• CASE has a Director of Government Relations who consistently advocates for special education in Washington, D.C. on the behalf of the membership.
• CASE participates in numerous coalitions and partnerships to strengthen the advocacy efforts for special education leaders. View the list of coalitions here.
• The CASE Policy and Legislative Committee works consistently to review and strengthen the focused work. Review the CASE policy statements here. The committee continues to develop policy statements based on the needs of the field.
• CASE offers professional learning, advocacy webinars, and meeting opportunities on a regular basis. 60 Minutes with Myrna is scheduled monthly through the school year.    

 Professional Learning

• CASE offers professional learning via meetings, virtual learning, and in-person events.
• CASE members receive a discount on all virtual learning and in-person events, including The CASE Conference and the CASE Academy of Law and Leadership.  
• CASE provides a menu of virtual legal and leadership events. Details are located in the CASE Legal Suite and the CASE Leadership Suite. 
• Access to Members Only FREE learning opportunities such as:  New Directors’ Network, 60 Minutes with Myrna, and Mindful Matters. 
• CASE often partners with federal education resource centers to provide FREE learning opportunities. 
• CASE members have the opportunity to apply to participate in the Special Education Leadership Institute.  

"The learning, forward-thinking, networking with "boots on ground mentality" allows special education and general education leaders to stay consistent with current trends and needs as the organization supports our struggles. CASE does more than just provide a growth mindset of research and learning; it enables and encourages those in education to find extended support when otherwise siloed mentalities could overwhelm leaders. I am forever grateful."

~Dr. Ashley Krause, Associate Superintendent, Farmington School District (MO)

Resources

• CASE Member Update electronic newsletter delivered to your inbox each Friday
• Access to the Journal of Special Education Leadership 
• Access to the CASE Administrator of Special Education Professional Standards and targeted resources.
• CASE members have access to the endorsed product list, with discounts to some of the resources available. 
• Access to the CASE Career Center, which can be used to post open positions or for those seeking a position.
• Access to the CASE store for publications developed specifically for special education leaders.
• Access to the CASE Corporate Partners Free Webinars and "For the Good of the Field" 

Networking

• Access to the CASE CommUnity, a specific network created only for CASE members to expand their professional network.
  • CASE members often share one of the greatest benefits of membership is the amazing network of professionals. Now it is easier than ever to connect with CASE colleagues from across the country and around the globe. The CASE CommUnity is a membership forum that will allow you to post questions, share information, join groups, and engage with special education leaders. Access the CASE CommUnity when logged into Members Only. 
• Get connected by volunteering on a CASE Committee
• Network with other professionals at each CASE event. 

New to CASE? Let's Connect!

Have you joined CASE within the past year?
You’re not alone—CASE membership has reached record-breaking levels and continues to grow! To help welcome and support our newest members, we’ve created a recorded New Member Meet & Greet session that you can watch at your convenience. We’re excited to have you with us—start your journey by viewing the recorded session today!