ACADEMY OF LAW AND LEADERSHIP

The Leading Special Education Law Conference

Turning Legal and Regulatory Guidance Into Local School District Practice 

Atlanta, Georgia, April 21-23, 2026

Hotel and Conference Center

Loews Atlanta Hotel
1065 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
This is the hotel and conference center for the Academy. 
 

Call for Proposals - coming in June 2025

 
 2026 Registration Rates
            
CASE Member
    
Non-CASE Member
  
Early Bird Rate     
Nov 1st-Jan 31st
     $525   $685  
Regular Registration    
Feb 1st-Apr 18th
     $595   $755  
 

Who should attend?

The CASE Academy of Law and Leadership's target audience is administrators or leaders in public education charged with the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and school district attorneys. 
 
Details for Sponsors and Exhibitors will be provided soon. Exhibit Booth price is $1420.
 

Podcast: Ennis Britton's On the Call

Take a listen to this podcast "On the Call: Repetitive IEP Goals" featuring Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf-Wortman. Jeremy presented with Jessica Hunter at the 2025 CASE Academy of Law and Leadership on Cognitive Bias in relationship to special education.

Look at what our attendees said about the Academy of Law and Leadership in 2025.

  • "Great schedule! Appreciated both the keynote and breakout sessions. Also appreciated having some sessions as repeat session so there were multiple opportunities to attend."
  • "Enjoyed the up-to-the-minute information from Washington, keynotes were excellent, loved the QR code based check-in and access to information."
  • "I enjoyed that the general sessions were in the same space where vendors were present. As a vendor, I loved the opportunity to organically visit with the attendees while also being able to listen to and participate in the general sessions."
  • "I loved meeting folks throughout the country learning about the different challenges they are facing but encouraged by the resolve in the room and the innovation taking place to solve tough problems."
  • "The entire conference was wonderful, ahead of the curve, and highly collaborative/welcoming!"
  • "I gained valuable knowledge and left with strategies that I could implement with my staff. Excellent conference with wonderful presenters. Thank you for the time and effort to make this conference so amazing!"
  • "Presentations by lawyers paired with district leaders was so valuable! This provided a nice blend of the "why" and the "how"!"
 

CASE EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Join us in creating a safe and respectful environment for all attendees through our event code of conduct. We believe that every individual deserves to feel comfortable and welcomed. Let's work together to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for everyone. By participating in CASE events, individuals agree to: 
  • Be kind and professional
  • Use welcoming and inclusive language
  • Be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, positive event for all!
 

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 in social media.

CANCELLATION POLICY: To receive a refund (less 25% administrative cost), cancellations must be made in writing or by email no later than March 14, 2025. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations after March 14, 2025.

Save the Date: The 2026 Academy of Law and Leadership will be April 21-23, 2026, in Atlanta, GA