2026 CASE Conference

15 Big Ideas to Increase the Achievement for Students with Disabilities - and All Learners (Room Ballroom B)

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

Tracks: Instructional Excellence: Achieving Success

Increasing the achievement of students with disabilities is one of our most important responsibilities. In this dynamic and highly practical session, John O’Connor shifts the spotlight to the heart of school success: leading and delivering GREAT instruction.

John will unpack 15 high‑leverage ideas that simplify and strengthen Tier 1 instruction, co-teaching, interventions, and specially designed instruction. He will also outline concrete steps for engaging principals, assistant principals, central office leaders, and teachers in this collective work.

The best part: every strategy shared benefits all students—ensuring that improvements in practice increase the achievement of all students.