Why CASE is for you….

“MAASE IS CASE” MAASE shall be recognized as an official subdivision of the International Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) and a unit of the International Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and shall be affiliated with the Michigan Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children.

The Council of Administrators of Special Education, Inc. (CASE) is an international professional educational organization that is affiliated with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society. CASE provides leadership and support to members by influencing policies and practices to improve the quality of education. CASE was founded in 1952 and currently boasts over 5000 members throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries ANYONE CAN JOIN CASE—all MAASE members should join CASE

Three main organizations – MAASE (local directors) – MAISEA (ISD directors) – SESOM (supervisors at all levels) – Each with its own bylaws, board, dues, awards, and agenda Plus some other organizations: – Mi-CASE – Middle Cities – IHE LOOKING AT OUR HISTORY: PRE-1988

Are our agendas really separate? Isn’t there a great deal of overlap across the three main organizations? How could our voice be stronger? BUT SOME BEGAN TO WONDER…

A Grand Plan comes together!

MAASE MAISEA * MLDA * SESOM * Mi-CASE * IHE * Middle Cities

MAISEA – Exec Board, budget, dues, meetings MLDA – Leadership team, budget, meetings SESOM – Exec Board, budget, awards, mini grants, meetings MICASE – President, budget, dues and almost no meetings MAASE – Bylaws – Exec Board Current, past and future presidents CASE Board Rep – Leadership Team Presidents of MAISEA, MLDA, SESOM 3 Project Facilitators IHE and SEAC Liaisons Exec Secretary (paid position) PD Coordinator (paid position) – Dues – Committees (limited membership)

Committees became known as projects Projects became open to all interested MAASE members Budgets of affiliate groups unified under MAASE MiCASE and MAASE unified – significant bylaws revisions – support/approval from Michigan CEC and national CASE EARLY 2000’S: CHANGES EVOLVE

WHAT CASE CAN DO FOR YOU As an administrator, you face many challenges in pending legislation, best practices, funding, research and litigation. Joining CASE allows you access to up-to-date information on the many issues you face as an administrator and unique opportunities to interact with your professional colleagues from around the world. As a CASE member, you receive the following major benefits: Current advances in your field through the Journal of Special Education Leadership The bimonthly newsletter In Case Annual conference, seminars, webinars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities all at member- only discounts Access to training and technical assistance Forum for the development of professional standards

CASE ENDORSED PRODUCTS

CEC UNIFIED MEMBERSHIP

CASE FALL CONFERENCE Laurie VanderPloeg, Director, Kent ISD CASE Past President

HIGHLIGHTS Representatives from 45 states and 2 Canadian Provinces Board of Directors meeting – CASE Strategic Plan Progress Updates Legislative updates with Dr. Deb Ziegler, Associate Executive Director, Policy and Advocacy Services, CEC (data sharing, strategies for action) Updates from CASE Committees Work on “Re-Invention”

FALL CONFERENCE November 2014— San Antonio, TX Sessions focusing on leadership related to teacher evaluation, PBIS, RtI, CCSS, Professional Development of teachers, Online Learning, others

NETWORKING – PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ARIZONA BONFIRE WITH SMORES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ SOCIAL

WHY JOIN CASE? This is a critical time in the US in the area of SE Policy with the ESEA and IDEA Reauthorizations! CASE, as a national/international organization has a very influential voice with legislators and policy makers – JOIN TO INFLUENCE/CHANGE THE FUTURE! Networking with peers/colleagues in CASE is a plus. Access to important information and trainings is the hallmark of CASE! Best practice helps save legal issues! Immediately available assistance with questions/concerns regarding membership benefits!

MAASE HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL AWARDS FOR OUR PARTICIPATION IN CASE Donna Tinberg - CASE Outstanding Administrator of Special Education Award MAASE Platinum Member 2013 – MAASE Recognition for Legislative Achievement Activities MAASE-Recognition for Awards Program Kathy Fortino - CASE Outstanding Administrator of Special Education Award

MAASE MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN CASE EVENTS:

CASE LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2014 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! MAASE members with Representative Huizenga in DC

OF COURSE WE SUPPORT FULL FUNDING! Representative BenishekRepresentative Wahlberg

CASE FUN NIGHT AT CEC 2014 “Take us out to the ballgame…”

OUR ILLUSTRIOUS LEADER, LUANN With Alexander T. Graham Executive Director Council for Exceptional Children

IMPRESSIVE GROUPS!

FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY!

It’s a lot of work to get ready to see your Reps in DC!

AND THE FOOD….LOTS OF IT!

MORE FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES… Michael Yudin Acting Assistant Secretary Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services US Department of Education

REPRESENTATIVE JOHN DINGELL HE IS THE LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE, HAVING SERVED FOR OVER 58 YEARS

FUN AT CEC 2013 Dinner and…Dancing!

LEADERSHIP AT ITS BEST!

YOU’VE GOT TO JOIN! SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT!

JOIN CASE SO YOU DON’T MISS ALL OF THE ACTION! Currently ~ 600+ MAASE Members 205 CASE Members Jennifer Scott-Burton, CASE Representative MAASE Executive Board (734)