2026 CASE Conference

Cultivating Belonging for Students with Disabilities and Intersecting Through High-Leverage Practices (Room 555B)

11 Nov 26
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Instructional Excellence: Achieving Success

Speaker(s): Samantha Mrstik, Ph.D., University of West Georgia; Toni Franklin, Associate Professor of Special Education, University of West Georgia; Jennifer Campbell, Former Special Education Administrator, University of West Georgia

Creating schools where all students feel welcomed, valued, and connected requires intentional leadership. This presentation explores how special education administrators can leverage the High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) for students with disabilities and cultural competence to support students with disabilities and intersecting identities. Emphasis will be placed on leadership approaches that build educator capacity and promote learning environments that foster belonging, engagement, and success for diverse learners.