The Council of Administrators of Special Education: Leadership and Advocacy for Students with Disabilities
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) stands as an international nonprofit professional organization dedicated to providing leadership, advocacy, and professional learning to special education leaders worldwide. As a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), CASE supports leaders at every stage of their careers through high-quality professional learning, trusted resources, and a powerful national network.
CASE: A Global Network for Special Education Leaders
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is an international nonprofit organization that provides leadership, advocacy, and professional learning to more than 6,200 special education leaders globally. CASE is committed to visionary leadership, inclusive practices, engagement, and integrity.
Becoming a CASE member connects you to a nationwide network of special education leaders who are committed to excellence, equity, and effective practice. CASE membership provides access to high-quality professional learning, timely legal and policy updates, leadership resources, and a strong advocacy voice at the federal level.
Strengthening Leadership Capacity
CASE is committed to strengthening leadership capacity in special education by providing timely legal guidance, evidence-based practices, and opportunities for collaboration. Through conferences, academies, webinars, leadership institutes, publications, and advocacy efforts, CASE equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, and community needed to navigate complex systems and lead with confidence. At CASE, we believe strong leadership drives meaningful outcomes-for students, families, and schools.
The CASE Leadership Suite: Professional Learning for Every Stage
The CASE Leadership Suite is your go-to professional learning destination for special education leaders, implementers, teachers, and compliance specialists. Designed specifically for every stage of a professional's leadership journey, the Suite offers curated learning experiences that address the real-world challenges of special education systems. From strategic leadership and team development to instructional improvement, inclusionary practices, and compliance implementation, the CASE Leadership Suite brings together expert-led sessions, practical tools, and timely resources you can apply immediately.
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CASE is committed to supporting special education leaders with high-quality learning-at no cost. Our FREE CASE Offerings include webinars and meetings with many tools and resources, designed to address timely topics, policy and advocacy, strengthen leadership practice, and support compliance, inclusion, and systems improvement.
Advocacy and the Voice of Special Education Leaders
As the voice of special education leaders, CASE routinely engages with federal agencies, national coalitions, and partner organizations representing our members. The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is an international nonprofit professional organization for administrators who are responsible for the education of students with disabilities.
Amplifying the Voice of Massachusetts Special Education Administrators (ASE)
ASE is committed to amplifying the VOICE of Massachusetts Special Education Administrators. To achieve this statewide special education administrative advocacy, ASE:
- Advises, informs and advocates with state and federal leaders
- Collaborates with other stakeholders and agencies
- Engages in coalition-building activities
- Testifies at state legislative forums
- Works with state child serving agencies
- Aligns with the National Council of Special Education Administrators (CASE) on federal special education matters
- Provides statewide conferences (in-person and virtual) with state and national legal and special education experts
- Provides solutions, remedies and recommendations to complex state special education issues to state leaders and legislators
ASE values all professional activities that support ASE’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and respectful dialogue to enhance statewide special education administration. We value the importance and need for provisions that promote special education leadership with a goal towards supporting special education administrators and special education school teams. We pledge to serve our members by rigorous action to advance special education policy, learning, and advocacy.
Stay Informed with the CASE Weekly Update
CASE invites all educators to subscribe to the CASE Weekly Update. Each Tuesday, you’ll receive timely updates from CASE along with the latest news and developments in special education.
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