2026 CASE Conference

Special Education Discipline: Ten (10) “Must Knows” for Administrators (Room Ballroom D)

11 Nov 26
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Legal Issues: Navigating Special Education

School administrators are frequently required to make high-stakes disciplinary decisions involving students with disabilities—often under significant time pressure and heightened safety concerns. This session provides a practical, legally grounded overview of the ten essential “must knows” every administrator needs to navigate special education discipline confidently and compliantly. This session emphasizes administrator roles and responsibilities, proactive communication, and systems-level decision-making to ensure both student rights and school safety are addressed. Practical examples, compliance reminders, and implementation tips are provided to support administrators in real-world disciplinary scenarios.