2026 CASE Conference

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Partners in Progress: Leadership Collaboration for Student Success (Room 550 A/B)

Effective outcomes for students with disabilities depend on strong, aligned leadership between principals and special education directors. This session examines how these leaders work together to create the conditions for high-quality IDEA implementation through shared responsibility, trust-based partnerships, and consistent teaming practices. Attendees will explore practical strategies for strengthening collaboration, examine tools and resources that support aligned decision-making, and apply evidence-based approaches to delivering high quality instruction and services to students with disabilities. Attendees will leave with practical, field-tested strategies to address common implementation challenges and lead coherent, system-level improvement efforts that benefit all learners.