2026 CASE Conference

Brenda Smith
Associate Director
The Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE)


Brenda Smith, PhD, is an Associate Director for the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE). She has experience leading several contracts and projects, including Indicator 8 parent surveys, Indicator 14 postsecondary outcomes surveys, and program evaluations. Brenda has stakeholder group facilitation experience at the local, state, and federal levels. Brenda is the Principal Investigator for the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI). She has a Ph.D. in Disability Disciplines with a specialization in Disability Studies. Her research includes activism among college students with disabilities and representation of students with disabilities in charter schools compared to traditional public schools.

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