NEWS RELEASE - For Immediate Release March 22, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Perez v. Sturgis – Ramifications of this decision for Local School Districts.......Read Full Press Release Here

To understand more about Perez v. Sturgis, join the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) for a Special Edition of The Weatherly Review, Quarterly Legal Update, a virtual webinar where the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision will be specifically addressed.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
1:00pm -3:00pm ET
 
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MEDICAID Quick Reference Guide

Changes in Medicaid will affect local school districts that are accessing Medicaid funds on April 1, 2023. Medicaid redetermination must take place to ensure that Medicaid enrollees (our students) continue to be eligible for Medicaid coverage.  This Quick Reference Guide can assist. 

Professional Learning

Advancing the field of special education through the delivery of highly effective professional learning opportunities is a pillar of the CASE's mission. The CASE is dedicated to providing high-quality professional learning opportunities that are relevant and actionable, important to the field of special education, and offer an innovative approach or solution to challenges in our field. CASE proudly offers a variety of virtual events designed to provide world-class learning and networking opportunities to strengthen and grow the field of special education leadership. 

Discipline Boot Camp, Virtual Event

April 14, 2024   
$350 CASE Members/$450 Non-CASE Members
Take the opportunity to participate in the CASE Discipline Boot Camp featuring Julie Weatherly, Esq. This event with include the ins and outs of discipline regarding students with disabilities including general rules under IDEA and Section 504, practical application regarding removals (i.e., bus suspension, in-school suspension, and other "informal exclusions"), defensible manifestation determinations and application of the 45-day "special circumstances" regarding dangerous weapons, illegal drugs, and serious bodily injuries. 
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2nd Annual Virtual 504 Conference

June 12, 2023, Basics 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Central Time), $250 Members; $350 Non-Members
June 13, 2023, Advanced 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time), $340 Members; $450 Non-Members
Attend both the Basics and Advanced Sessions, $500 Members; $700 Non-Members
This Section 504 legal conference features Julie Weatherly, Esq. This virtual conference is designed to provide learning opportunities to strengthen and grow the leaders in the field. Take advantage of both the basic and advanced sessions on this topic to stretch your Section 504 knowledge and processes. 
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New Director's Network

Series Sessions 12:00-1:00 PM
 
This is an opportunity to network with other new director's. These are 1 hour topical sessions. 
February 21, 2023 Quality IEPs for a Path to Progress 
March 21, 2023 Complexities of Compliance
April 18, 2023 Problem Solving: Addressing Behavior Before Discipline
May 16, 2023 Using Data from Program Evaluations and Improvement Planning
June 20, 2023 Planning for Next Year, Continuous Improvement in Action
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Academy of Law and Leadership - Coming 2024

This event focuses on the intersection of special education and the law. It will be an in-person event with joint sessions of attorneys and special education leaders sharing their experiences. Call for proposals coming in March 2023! 
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