2024 CASE Conference

JUSTIFICATION TOOLKIT

We have prepared this Toolkit to provide you with the necessary resources in preparation for seeking support for your decision to attend The CASE Conference.  

The linked kit includes:

  • Email Template: Use the editable template to create the perfect letter for your supervisor.
  • General Conference Information: Use this information for logistics regarding the conference.
  • Cost Analysis Worksheet: This worksheet will help you outline the cost of attending the conference, from travel to registration.
  • Explanation of Benefits: Use the list of talking points below when speaking to your supervisor about attending the 2024 CASE Conference.

Benefits of Attending

Here are some things to consider as you justify the importance of attending The 2024 CASE Conference:
  • Focus on what you will specifically bring back to the organization as a return on the investment.
  • Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation and Q&A to share what you learned. Your learning will benefit others.
  • Highlight your discounted CASE member rate! If you are not currently a member, JOIN TODAY to start saving on all CASE events! 

Quantifying the Benefits

Here are some items and examples to include when quantifying the benefits:
 
Networking Benefits --The conference fosters networking with other professionals and corporations in the industry. You can browse and discuss valuable new resources and educational solutions for instructional materials, data collection, staffing information, mental health, targeted interventions, and more. We will hear success stories and practical solutions for familiar problems, or issues we may have not yet encountered, enabling us to proactively plan.
 
Industry partner resources and solutions—It is important for special education leaders to learn what current resources and solutions are available to students and staff. With approximately 100 exhibitors and two networking sessions, The 2024 CASE Conference will connect you with industry partners who can provide solutions and support for your staff.  
 
Professional Learning Benefits--The 2024 CASE Conference is the premier professional learning event for administrators of special education. Learn from experts in the field and gain valuable tools to inform your professional practice. The 2024 CASE Conference is also offering a FREE PRE-CONFERENCE! Explore the exciting sessions below:

The 2024 CASE Conference Concurrent Sessions

Keynote Speakers

Follow The 2024 CASE Conference website for the most up-to-date information regarding sessions and schedules.

The 2024 CASE Conference Strands

Leadership

Equity, Access, and Inclusion

Instructional Practices

Educator Well-Being

Innovative Practices in IDEA Implementation

Mitigating Conflict

Social Emotional Well-Being

Legal Issues and the Law

Attract, Prepare, Retain Staff

Universal Design for Learning

Specific Learning Disabilities