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AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to each of the CASE award winners. Congratulations to all the CASE award winners! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for advancing special education and educational leadership deserve this recognition.

Dr. Zabrina Cannady

Outstanding Service to CASE Award: Dr. Zabrina Cannady (pictured), the Director of Professional Learning for the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), was honored with the Outstanding Service to CASE Award. With a 30-year career in education, she has held roles such as program specialist, coordinator, director of student services, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Cannady's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Education in Special Education, a Master in Family Services, an Education Specialist in Special Education, and an Education Doctorate in Educational Administration. She also served in the United States Air Force for twelve years. Read More
 

Eric HoppstockHarrie M. Selznick Distinguished Service Award: Eric Hoppstock (pictured) is the 2024 Harrie M. Selznick Distinguished Service Award recipient. He currently serves as the Superintendent at the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency, serving 14 K-12 districts reaching approximately 25,000 students. Prior to his superintendency, Eric served as a special education director, supervisor, compliance officer, and school psychologist. He has served on various committees influencing special education teacher certification and legislative practices influencing the field of special education in Michigan. His involvement continues even in his role as Superintendent. Eric also served and continues to serve on numerous local, state, and national Executive Boards related to special education and education as a whole. Read More

Tina KauffmannOutstanding Administrator of Special Education Award: The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) announces Tina Kauffmann (pictured) as the 2024 Outstanding Administrator of Special Education Award recipient. Tina is the Exceptional Student Services Director at Littleton Elementary School District in Avondale, Arizona. She has positively influenced the field of special education administration through multiple initiatives and programs, leading to long-term positive impact for individuals with disabilities. Tina is currently the president of AZCASE and has a long history of serving the organization. She is passionate about and committed to serving special educators and administrators to the benefit of students with disabilities and their families. Read More
 
Heather Lane
Early Career Special Education Administrator Award: The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) announces Heather Lane (pictured) as the 2024 Early Career Special Education Award recipient. Heather has been in education for 15 years. She began her career as a special education teacher in Chicago Public Schools. She quickly saw a need for advanced education in the area of behavior due to what she was seeing in the field. She received her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and became a BCBA. Heather did not stop there. She also received her Masters in Administration and completed her Director of Special Education endorsement.  Read More

 

The CASE Academy of Law and Leadership

 
April 22-24, 2025
The Leading Special Education Law Conference 
Turning Legal and Regulatory Guidance Into Local School District Practice
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CASE CommUnity

CommUnity

FREE Member Benefit is our CommUnity, a resource where special education leaders can communicate with each other, share ideas, post questions, seek resources, and network with others around the world. Take advantage of this tool to its fullest. Access the CommUnity through the Members Only portal. 
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Endorsed Products

CASE focuses on products that support instruction and data management. This includes curriculum based instruction, behavior intervention programs, and data/progress monitoring systems. As a product is considered for endorsement, the following areas are thoroughly reviewed: product description, target market, feasibility, research base, product research, quality of the product research, satisfaction of reputation, and professional practice.
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