Council of Administrators of Special Education

Your voice matters — and it’s needed now more than ever.
📢 Join hundreds of advocates at the Special Education Legislative Summit to push for positive change for children and youth with exceptionalities.
🗓️ July 19–22 | Washington, D.C.
✨ Details + registration: https://specialeducationlegislativesummit.org/

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the CASE Special Education Leadership Institute—and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the next group of leaders. This experience is all about growing your leadership skills, building meaningful connections, and learning alongside others who are doing this important work every day. If you’re looking for a space to reflect, stretch, and lead with purpose—this is it.

We’ve seen the impact of the first 2 cohorts, and it’s powerful. Now it’s your turn. Apply today and join a community that’s committed to leading forward in special education.
https://www.casecec.org/special-education-leadership-institute

Take Action Now!

The Department of Education has announced plans to move OSERS to the Department of Health and Human Services and OCR to the Department of Justice.

CASE believes both offices belong in the Department of Education. OSERS administers IDEA, and OCR helps ensure students' rights under federal education laws are protected. These critical responsibilities should remain under the leadership of education experts.

📢 Contact your Members of Congress today and urge them to keep OSERS and OCR where they belong—at the Department of Education. https://www.casecec.org/action-center

🏛️ Join us for the 2026 Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS)!
Come to Washington, D.C. and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Connect with policymakers, network with fellow advocates, and champion the future of special education.
🔗 Register now: https://specialeducationlegislativesummit.org/

Please join us in welcoming Abe Saffer to the CASE team as our Director of Government Relations!

Abe brings more than 20 years of experience in education policy, advocacy, government relations, and legislative affairs. Throughout his career, he has worked across Congress, state government, nonprofit organizations, and national associations to advance policies that support students, educators, and communities.

We are thrilled to have Abe's expertise, passion, and leadership supporting CASE's advocacy efforts on behalf of special education leaders and the students they serve.

Welcome to CASE, Abe!

https://www.k12dive.com/news/ed-dept-plan-to-cancel-some-idea-data-collections-draws-mixed-response/821175/
Data helps us see where students need support! Take a look at this article in K12 Dive regarding the U.S. Department of Education and IDEA Data Collections.

CASE is speaking up about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal to eliminate several IDEA data indicators that track disparities in special education identification, discipline, and student outcomes.

In our public comments, CASE emphasized that this information plays an important role in helping schools identify inequities and improve services for students with disabilities. We support efforts to reduce unnecessary reporting burdens, but we also believe that eliminating key data points could make it harder to spot problems and address them effectively.

Reliable data helps educators, families, and policymakers make informed decisions and work toward better outcomes for all students.

CEF convened education practitioners on Capitol Hill to discuss the president's FY 2027 education budget request and release Education Matters, its annual budget book, available here.

Explore state-by-state data, downloadable charts, and community stories at https://cef.org/cef-budget-book/.

New to Special Education Leadership? You’re Not Alone! The CASE New Directors’ Network is free and designed just for leaders of special education administration. Connect with colleagues, gain support, and build confidence as you navigate the complexities of your new role.

Whether you’re looking for guidance, community, or inspiration, this network is here to lift you up.

FREE for all CASE members! Join us and step into your leadership journey with support, strength, and community.
https://www.casecec.org/new-director-network

CEF released Education Matters, its annual education budget book, at a Capitol Hill briefing today. Education practitioners joined CEF to discuss the president's FY 2027 education budget request and what it means for students, families, and communities across the country. The book provides state-by-state data on how federal investments in education affect lives and the broader economy.

Visit https://cef.org/cef-budget-book/ to access the full budget book, downloadable charts, and hear stories on the impact of education funding in communities.