ACADEMY OF LAW AND LEADERSHIP
 
Academy of Law and Leadershp

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

The Leading Special Education Law Conference: Turning Legal and Regulatory Guidance Into Local School District Practice
 
 
 

Hotel and Conference Center

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza
212 N Kingshighway Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
Room Block rate: $229/night
Deadline to register: 5:00PM on March 21, 2025
Reserve Your Room Here
 
 
            
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Membership Bundle
  
Early Bird Rate     
Nov 1st-Jan 31st
     $525   $685 $675  
Regular Registration    
Feb 1st-Apr 18th
     $595   $755 $745  
 
Links for information related to Sponsorship and opportunities to Exhibit with us are coming soon!
 

Registration is Now Open! 

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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. 
 

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