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Transform Math Instruction for Students with DisabilitiesDate and Time: May 19, 2026, 2:30 PM (Central Time)/3:30 PM (Eastern Time)
What Counts as SDI in Math? Moving Beyond AccommodationsAdapting content, methodology, and delivery through explicit, multisensory instruction Districts are demanding clearer documentation of what makes math instruction truly specialized—not simply differentiated. How do you prove your instruction meets the bar for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)? This essential session unpacks the core components of SDI in math and answers the question educators and administrators are asking most: What counts as SDI? Explore how SDI goes beyond accommodation by intentionally adapting:
Behavior Intervention Plans and Legal Compliance—Common Gaps and How to Close ThemDate: June 16, 2026Time: 12:00-12:30 PM (CT)Speaker: Stephanie Jones, EsquireRegister HereWith more than two decades of experience as a general school attorney, Stephanie’s broad and deep knowledge spans all areas of school law, including labor and employment, litigation, business workings, and board governance. As former general counsel for the Illinois State Board of Education, she has unparalleled familiarity with the inner workings of the ISBE and an extensive understanding of what it takes to run a large governmental organization.
Stephanie’s family background has played a major role in shaping her success as a leader in school law. Her mother was a teacher, an elementary school principal, and a role model who taught her to value learning, fairness, and justice and inspired her to pursue the practice of law. She enjoys the teaching element inherent in her role and puts her skills to use by educating her clients on their legal responsibilities, conducting professional development and best-practices training, and delivering presentations and speeches. She is a sought-after presenter on the state and national level, recognized for her engaging style and practical advice.
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Closing Literacy Gaps in Special Education
Adolescent students reading below grade level need explicit, targeted support to close foundational literacy gaps and make meaningful progress toward grade-level skills. Join us to see how MindPlay’s on-screen coaches deliver Orton-Gillingham-based instruction with immediate corrective feedback, helping students identify and close gaps quickly and effectively.
Mindplay delivers differentiated Science of Reading aligned instruction following the Orton-Gillingham approach through scalable on-screen coaches. We untilize a comprehensive universal screener, adaptive application, and real-time reports in ONE place for grades K-12 to support any and all foundational literacy gaps.
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Calling All Neurons! Accelerating Reading Achievement for Students with Dyslexia
Join us as Lori Josephson discusses how the brain learns to read and what happens when it doesn’t follow a typical path. In this session, we’ll connect the Science of Reading to effective, evidence-based practices that support students with dyslexia. Discover practical strategies and resources that help every learner build strong neural pathways for reading success.
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Time: 12:00-12:30PMPresenter: Lori JosephsonResource providedCalling All Neurons slides
7 Trends Shaping Special Education in 2026: Planning with Insight, Not Urgency
For Special Education Leaders Navigating What’s Next
Special education is evolving. Join Relay and the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) for a fast-paced, 30-minute webinar exploring the key forces shaping special education in 2026, and how district leaders can plan proactively for what’s ahead.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:- Build sustainable funding strategies through Medicaid and expanded reimbursement opportunities.
- Strengthen compliance and operations amid evolving due process and reporting requirements.
- Address workforce challenges with creative staffing solutions and connected systems.
- Harness innovation responsibly as AI begins to transform special education programs.
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Personalizing Special Education at Scale: Leveraging AI and Evidence-Based Practices for Outcomes and Effeciency
Discover how innovative districts are using Journify Learning - the evidence-based AI assistant for special education that saves teachers time, drives student outcomes, and strengthens compliance - to achieve measurable gains for students and lighten the administrative load for educators. In this CASE webinar, two special education leaders will share their firsthand experiences implementing AI-powered, evidence-based practices to streamline IEP progress monitoring, support staff collaboration, and improve student outcomes.
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- Courtney Stearns, Pupil Services Director & School Psychologist, Eleva Strum Schools (Wisconsin)
- Kate Adams, Special Education Director, Union School District (California)
- Personalize instruction and interventions with real-time data and evidence-based strategies
- Save valuable teacher time while strengthening compliance and accountability
- Build buy-in across educators, service providers, and administrators to scale impact
Smarter Service Delivery: Supporting Special Education Through Technology
When staff are spread thin across large regions or multiple buildings, districts need practical ways to ensure students receive timely, high-quality special education services. Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE) faced this challenge head-on by equipping their speech-language pathologists with tools that make service delivery more efficient and engaging. In this webinar, Jennifer Svaty, Lead SLP at CKCIE, will share how her team uses Kanga, a therapy and assessment platform for special education teams, to serve students across an expansive geographic area and retain staff—while staying compliant, connected, and effective. She’ll be joined by Hannah Werner, Presence Lead Clinical Expert and SLP, who will highlight how Kanga’s built-in library of assessments and therapy resources supports providers in personalizing care, managing caseloads, and streamlining documentation. You’ll walk away with insights on how:
- Districts can better support and retain providers stretched across multiple schools
- Digital tools can reduce workload while improving student engagement
- CKCIE uses technology to scale services without compromising quality
- DATE: October 1, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Presenters: Jennifer Svaty, Special Education Coordinator, Central Kansas Cooperative in Education; Hannah Werner, MA, CCC-SLP, Kanga Clinical Expert
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Powering SPED with AI (Artificial Intelligence): Let's Go Learn's Assistant in Action
Registration Guidance for Virtual Learning
Virtual sessions are designed to provide world-class learning and networking opportunities to strengthen and grow the field of special education leadership. The procedures for virtual sessions are included below.
- Registrations are for each individual person who will attend an event.
- You will need to enter your individual CASE Member ID during registration. Members get a reduced rate for CASE Events. Not a member yet? You can join here!
- For group registrations of 10 or more, contact [email protected] for group processing information. Please note: Payments are made via credit card and must be received before the event.
- Event cancellations should be submitted to [email protected] and will be honored up to a week before the event for a refund minus a 25% administrative fee.
- Virtual learning recordings are available to participants who have registered and paid for two weeks once the training concludes. These two weeks cannot be extended.
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