Council of Administrators of Special Education | CASE

CASE, The Council of Administrators of Special Education, the largest division of the Council for Exceptional Children, is an international nonprofit professional organization providing leadership, advocacy, and professional development to more than 5,000 administrators responsible for the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. CASE was organized in 1951 in New York, NY at the annual CEC Convention.

CASE is on the list of the Top K-12 Conference to Attend in 2025 in this K-12 Dive article. If you want to elevate your professional learning and be part of a community that is the VOICE of special education leaders, get involved with CASE now. 

Special education leadership institute

The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) recognizes the nationwide concern over the shortage of educational leaders specifically trained to supervise special education programs. As the Voice of Special Education Leadership across the country, CASE is committed to leadership development that will continue to drive the profession forward. Based upon the core values at the heart of CASE, the Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for current and future educational leaders to strengthen their foundation in the components related to the administration of special education programs.

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Advancing the field of special education through the delivery of highly effective professional learning opportunities is a pillar of the CASE's mission. The CASE is dedicated to providing high-quality professional learning that is relevant and important to the field of special education, designed to provide world-class learning and networking to strengthen and grow the field of special education leadership. 

Oct 16 —		Wellness Wednesday Lunch & Learn Series Join us for a rejuvenating "Wellness Wednesday" lunch and learn session designed specifically for special education leaders. In this one-hour workshop, we'll explore practical strategies for maintaining balance and promoting well-being amidst the unique challenges of leading special education teams.   View Event
Oct 18 —		Discipline Boot Camp The drill and practice all administrators need to complete to effectively discipline students under the IDEA!  Featuring Julie Weatherly, Esq.    View Event
Oct  24 —		Council for Exception Children, Fall PD Fair Join CEC for this Fall PD Fair! This online event features over 20 live 1-hour sessions with content from CEC, our Special Interest Divisions, the PROGRESS Center, the IRIS Center, and Lead IDEA. So step right up and pick the sessions you like best. All sessions will air live and will be recorded for registrants to view later.  View Event
Oct  25 & Nov 15 —		Artificial Intelligence Free Webinar Series This free series for CASE members is brought to you by Playground IEP and  focuses on the responsible use and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) for special education leaders. There are four free sessions. The first session is free for anyone to attend. The other three sessions are for CASE members. View Event
Nov 20 —		Project Thrive Free Webinar Series Register for these free webinars covering various topics on how to support LGBTQ+ youth in your community.    View Event
Dec 6 —		Artificial Intelligence Free Webinar Series This free series for CASE members is brought to you by Playground IEP and  focuses on the responsible use and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) for special education leaders. There are four free sessions. The first session is free for anyone to attend. The other three sessions are for CASE members. View Event
Dec 11 —		Project Thrive Free Webinar Series Register for these free webinars covering various topics on how to support LGBTQ+ youth in your community.    View Event
Dec 12  —		The Weatherly Review Featuring Julie Weatherly, Esq., this virtual event keeps you current with legal developments, court cases, and updates throughout the year.    View Event
Jan 22 —		Developing Compliant IEPs The key foundational legal session is to ensure IEPs are developed and implemented as the IDEA intends. This session is for all special educators.   View Event
April 22 —		Academy of Law and Leadership: Call for Proposals The Council of Administrators of Special Education invites you to submit a proposal to present a concurrent session at the CASE Academy of Law and Leadership in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 22-24, 2025. This innovative professional learning event will host teams of school district legal counsel and local district special education administrators/leaders who will present together on challenging issues related to IDEA/504 requirements, court rulings, due process hearing outcomes, state-level complaints, and more.    View Details