4th ANNUAL VIRTUAL 504 CONFERENCE

Julie Weatherly, Esq.

Have you heard that Section 504 might be going away? We will address this issue at the CASE 4th Annual Virtual 504 Conference on June 9 and 10, 2025, where we will again offer a wealth of learning opportunities designed to enhance and empower educational leaders. Whether you're looking to deepen your foundational knowledge or explore advanced strategies, this event is a must-attend for those wanting to strengthen their understanding of solid Section 504 practices and processes.

Since last year's Conference, things have obviously changed at the federal level, which could lead to significant changes to the way the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the courts address disability discrimination claims under 504 and ADA. We'll be diving deep into these updates and exploring their implications for your district. 
 
Don't miss out—this is the perfect opportunity for your 504 school teams and administrative leaders to stay ahead of the curve as it relates to Basic and Advanced 504 issues. Get ready to sharpen your skills and elevate your understanding! 
Registrations for the 504 Virtual Conference will close at 3:00 PM (Central Time) on June 6, 2025. No registrations will be accepted after this time. 
 
GROUPS: If you are registering a group of 10 or more, you have the option of paying via a Purchase Order. If you have a group of 3 or more, you can take advantage of the reduced price, but you do need to register and pay with a credit card. If you have a group of 10 or more, please email your PO to Carrie Turner at [email protected].
 
NOTE: When registering, ensure the registrant's email is entered in the provided space (avoid using an administrative assistant’s or other person's email). Failure to do so will result in the registrant not receiving the necessary links to join the webinars.
 

Virtual 504 Conference Details

  Basic 504 Training Advanced 504 Training  Attend both Basic and Advanced
Date:
 June 9, 2025 June 10, 2025  June 9-10, 2025
Time:
  1:00-4:00 PM (CT)  9:00 AM-4:00 PM (CT)  
CASE Member:
  $250  $350  $500
CASE Non-Member:  $350  $450  $700
Group Rate:
(Groups of 3 or More)
  $225 per person  $315 per person  $450 per person
General Information:
Foundational review of anticipated 504 regulations
This is an interactive half-day session where individuals work to separate fact from fiction regarding 504.
New hot topics and hypotheticals! Scenario-based...what would you do? 
This advanced session includes interactive scenarios that present a hot topic with multiple-choice answers. It also includes recent court or agency decisions.
  
NO RECORDING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
 

Resources to Support Your Work with Section 504 

Details for each of these resources and links to purchase can be found here. 

Section 504 Process Manual

            

Section 504 Laminated Guide
504 Process Manual   504 Laminated Guide
 
Please note: Individual registrations are to be paid by credit card only at the time of registration. Purchase Orders are only accepted if you register a group of 10 or more. Refund requests (less 25% administrative fee) will be honored if the request is received in writing or by email.  Requests must be received one month before the event date, or no refund will be afforded.  
 
Julie J. Weatherly, Esq. owns Resolutions in Special Education, Inc., an Alabama special education law and consulting firm. Julie is a member of the State Bars of Alabama and Georgia and, for more than 36 years, has provided consultation and legal representation to school agencies across the country in the area of educating students with disabilities. Julie has been a faculty member for many national and state legal institutes and is a frequent speaker at special education law conferences. Julie has developed a number of training programs that support special education legal compliance and has been published nationally as a part of her trainings, workshops, and seminars. In June of 1996, Julie appeared on the CBS news program "60 Minutes" to discuss the cost of meeting the legal requirements of IDEA. In 1998, she was honored by Georgia's CEC as the Individual who had Contributed Most to Students with Disabilities, and in April 2012, Julie received the Award for Outstanding Service from CASE. 
 
 

Guidance for Virtual Learning

Virtual sessions are designed to provide world-class learning and networking opportunities to strengthen and grow the field of special education leadership. The procedures for virtual sessions are included below.
  • Registrations are for each individual person who will attend an event.
  • You will need to enter your individual CASE Member ID during registration. Members get a reduced rate for CASE Events. Not a member yet? You can join here!
  • For group registrations of 10 or more, contact Carrie Turner at [email protected] for group processing information. Please note: Payments are made via credit card and must be received before the event.
  • Event cancellations should be submitted to Carrie Turner at [email protected] and will be honored up to a week before the event for a refund minus a 25% administrative fee.
  • Virtual learning recordings are available to participants who have registered and paid for two weeks once the training concludes. These two weeks cannot be extended.  
By participating in this virtual event, you agree not to save, record, share, or post recordings or any photos from recordings without prior written permission from CASE. The Council of Administrators of Special Education uses remote learning opportunities through video communication. You must respect the privacy and intellectual property rights of our recordings. As a benefit of being a member, you have access to many free virtual learning opportunities that address the unique challenges of special education leadership! 
 

If you attend just two events annually, you will save more than the cost of your CASE membership.