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The Washington Chapter of the Council of Administrators of Special Education.

The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is an international professional educational organization which is affiliated with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society.

Those who receive special education services are individuals who possess basic rights and responsibilities, and who command respect at all times. Special education embraces the right to a free appropriate public education.

The Mission of the Council of Administrators of Special Education, Inc. is to provide leadership and support to members by shaping policies and practices which impact the quality of education.

Join Us – Become a Member

If you are an educator who would like to make a difference in the state and your community – Join CASE.

You don’t need to be an administrator to make a difference in the life of a child or the services available in our state.

The Council of Administrators of Special Education creates a network of support for professional growth and development.

To join follow the link below, which will take you to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). In order to join WA-CASE, you will need to become a member of CEC and the Washington Chapter of CEC, then choose the Council of Administrators of Special Education as the division (on page 3).

CASE Membership

Leadership

The Washington Chapter of the Council of Administrators of Special Education is led by practicing professionals from around the state.

President: Franklin Day, Cheney Public Schools

Vice President: Sue Ann Bube, Mercer Island School District

Past-President: Michaela Clancy, Clover Park School District

Secretary: Joan Lawson, Issaquah School District

Treasurer: Nancy Meeks, WASA Coach/Mentor

CAN Coordinator: Fran McCarthy, Northwest ESD

WASA Representative: Tracy Wilson, Pasco School District

At-Large Members:
Rachel Dixson, Fife School District
Shannon Hitch, Lake Washington School District

Updates

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023

ECSEL/WA-CASE Reception

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Lunch & Learn: LRE, Change of Placement and Inclusionary Practices

Carlos Chavez from Pacifica Law Group will discuss what constitutes a substantial change of placement and when a new evaluation needs to be completed. How do inclusionary practices intersect with placement decisions? What is considered a placement versus a service? Current case law and OSERS guidance will also be highlighted. May 25 | 11:00-12:30

January 23, 2023January 20, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Dyslexia

Join Washington CASE and Pacifica Law Group’s Carlos Chavez, on January 25 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, for a lunch & learn hot topic session about Dyslexia, recent decisions affecting case law, and Dyslexia in the state of Washington. This lunch & learn session will include a presentation of information and an opportunity to …

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