New York Council of Administrators of Special Education

06/12/2026

NYCASE is Proud to Announce a Special Session at the Summer Conference
Special Education Legal Update - What You Need to Know Now!

Presented by Tara Moffett Esq. Girvin & Ferlazzo PC Law

This session will include a comprehensive legal update on laws, regulations, policy requirements, and recommended procedures and practices to help Districts stay in compliance and out of hot water when it comes to special education matters. It will cover new requirements for toileting/diapering policies and protocols, immunization and dual enrollment, developments in literacy and dyslexia resources, transition planning, FAPE 22, and a case law update to cover all the latest and greatest changes and developments to keep you on track and out of trouble.
Visit www.nycase.org to learn more

06/10/2026

It is not too late. Registration is still open! go to www,nycase.org

04/07/2026

We are pleased to share that our fourth NAI session of the year is scheduled for Wednesday April 22nd at 4:00-5:00pm.

The topic is the ESY and Grants presented by

NYCASE Board members and Special Education Administrators

Dr. Rae Lynn Helman and Kathleen Kieffer

Be sure to bring your questions! All sessions are virtual and free for members of NYCASE.
If you are not a meber visit www.nycase.org and join now!

03/12/2026

A message from Keynote Speaker Dr. Joseph Sanfelippo
Please visit our website for more information about the July conference www.nycase.org

01/08/2026

NYCASE 24th Summer Conference

Registration is Now Open!

Lead Boldly ~ Empower Every Learner

July 13-15, 2026 Marriott Downtown Syracuse NY

Keynote Speakers
Dr. Joseph Sanfelippo, Educational Leader, School Superintendent and Public Speaker Website, Heidy LaFleur, Author, School Administrator, Parent and Founder of Heidy with a Why Website, Phyllis Wolfram Executive Director of National CASE Website, and Christopher Suriano Associate Commissioner NYSED
Ready to join us use the link below!

Register Here

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Want to learn more visit our website Conference page

12/09/2025

We are pleased to share that our second NAI session of the year is scheduled for Wednesday December 17th at 4:00-5:00pm.

The topic is the Special Education Budget Process presented by
Dr. Heidi McCarthy and Dr. Selena Fischer

Be sure to bring your questions! All sessions are virtual and free for members of NYCASE. We welcome all administrators new and the more experienced.

NAI Registration

In order to register for you must be a member of NYCASE. The Institute registration form is posted on the NYCASE website www.nycase.org in the member only section. Ready to attend! Go to the website and use the member log in and you will be able to scroll down access the registration link.

In an effort to support our membership NYCASE continues to post the most recent Federal and State updates to Special Education and Section 504 on our website. We are also continuing to provide a series of virtual update professional development opportunities throughout the year. It is our desire tha...

11/13/2025

NYCASE is Pleased to Announce a Free Webinar for NYCASE Members
Presented by Diamond Sponsor Family of Kidz
Successful Parent Training Model: Helping Parents Help Their Children With Special Needs November 19, 2025 4:00pm
This webinar introduces “The Total Approach” to Parent Training, a model that promotes flexibility, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Participants will explore research supporting short-term, goal-based interventions and learn how to align annual total hours of parent training with family needs.
Members Register Now by visiting the NYCASE website and logging in
If you are not a member and want to join now click here
If you need any assistance send an email to [email protected]

09/25/2025

NYCASE July 2026 Annual Conference

Our Professional Development Committee led by Dr. Heidi McCarthy is hard at work already planning for July 2026.

Mark your calendars now to join us July 13-15th 2026 at the

Marriott Downtown in Syracuse NY

08/08/2025

The "Friend of Special Education" Award is given to recognize the lifetime achievement of an individual who has advocated for the needs of students with disabilities and their families by influencing the development of policy or legislation. NYCASE is a statewide professional organization of special education administrators dedicated to advocacy on policy issues that benefit students with disabilities and their families and providing professional development and networking for its members.
The Award was given at the NYCASE Annual Conference in July at the Crowne Plaza/Desmond Hotel in Albany NY.
Congratulations to the 2025 Recipient NYSED Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa

08/04/2025

Julie Weatherly Esq. has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Karen Norlander Award for Outstanding Legal Advocacy in Special Education. She was honored in Albany, NY recently at the organization’s Annual Summer Institute.

Julie Weatherly was nominated by the NYCASE Board. The award was established to honor Karen Norlander's legacy and is to be given annually to an attorney to recognize the lifetime achievement of an individual who has advocated for the needs of students with disabilities and their families by influencing the development of legal procedures, policy or legislation. This recognition honors the accomplishments, leadership and tireless advocacy of an individual on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
Julie J. Weatherly, Esq. is the owner of Resolutions in Special Education, Inc., a special education law and consulting firm in Alabama. Julie is a member of the State Bars of Alabama and Georgia and for thirty-nine years continues to provide consultation and legal representation to school agencies across the country in the area of educating students with disabilities