Academy of Law and Leadership

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Welcome to the 2026 CASE Academy of Law and Leadership. This Know Before You Go guide includes everything you need to be prepared—from registration and schedules to meals, special sessions, and key logistics—so you can focus on learning and connection.

Whether this is your first Academy or a return experience, thank you for your dedication to advancing effective, legally sound leadership in special education. We’re excited to learn alongside you and support your growth throughout the Academy.

Here are some helpful things to know as you prepare for this event. Please review the CASE Event Code of Conduct  and be sure to visit this Atlanta clip. It is a fantastic resource to discover all the city has to offer and help maximize your experience! 

Social Media Toolkit: use this information to post throughout the CASE Academy of Law and Leadership

Conference Information  

CASE Academy of Law and Leadership Event APP and Website:  A few days prior to the conference, you will receive an email to download the CASE Conference event App. This email will also contain your login credentials to access the App. You may need to check your spam based on your server’s permissions. The CASE Academy of Law and Leadership Event Website is available at this link.  You can access this content now, view the schedule and speakers and begin planning for your preferred sessions. Content for the sessions will be loaded by speakers prior to the event.
 
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE: You will find the schedule at-a-glance on the CASE website. The detailed schedule and specific sessions are available on the CASE Academy of Law and Leadership Event Website and App.
 
REGISTRATION PROCESS: Conference registration opens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Loews Atlanta Hotel Conference Center. Registration is an electronic process. Attendees will have a QR code, which will be sent out within a few days of the conference. This QR code is used to access the electronic system to register and print your badge on site at the convention center.
 
CONFERENCE BADGES: Wear your conference name badge at all times to gain entrance into all scheduled activities, meals, and events. 
 
CLOSED CAPTION: For closed caption access, please download the Ava Application from either iOS or the Android app stores for accessible speech to text in sessions. 
 
EXHIBIT HALL:  Please stop by the Overlook exhibit hall and learn about the many compliance solutions, products and resources our corporate partners offer!  CASE partners are vital to our conference success and we appreciate your support of them. Each attendee who completes our “Pathways to Partnerships Map” in the Exhibit Hall will be entered in the raffle to win free registration to the 2026 CASE Conference or the 2027 Academy of Law and Leadership.  

 

General Information

GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION: This Discover Atlanta Travel Guide provides information regarding things to do and travel information for the community.  This Atlanta Airport website provides information regarding baggage claim and ground transportation. 
 
HOTEL:  The Academy is set at the Loews Atlanta Hotel and Conference Center. The Academy of Law and Leadership will take place in this conference center.  Hotel Address: 1065 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309
 

MIDTOWN ATLANTA: Check out this content regarding attractions in Midtown Atlanta. 

Dining options in Midtown Atlanta- these are some examples but there are many more to select from. Take a look at the link provided for the overall list. 

  • Higher End Options:
    • Atlas - Michelin Star dishes at 88 West Paces Ferry Road NW (St. Regis Hotel)
    • Capolinea - Authentic Italian Restaurant with views of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 159 Northside Drive NW
    • The Garden Room at 88 W Paces Ferry Road (St. Regis Hotel)
    • Lazy Betty - Michelin Star with a tasting menu at 999 Peachtree St. NE
    • Steak Market at 793 Juniper St. NE
    • Umi is a modern Japanese restaurant at 350 Peachtree Rd. NW
  • Fun and Casual Options
Here is a link to the Know Before You Go Document.
 
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 on social media.