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2011

Join Us at the Fall CASE Conference - “Focusing on the Future”
Virginia CASE is proud to announce their collaboration with National CASE to provide a cutting edge conference to be held at The Lodge in Williamsburg on November 9 – 11, 2011.
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Response to Intervention and Positive Behavior Support
Recent updates to state and federal special education guidelines are changing the way schools are expected to support students with problem behavior.
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How to Survive the Perfect Storm
School districts across the country are racing to implement Response to Intervention (RtI) to promote general education interventions and support eligibility decisions for students suspected of having a learning disability (LD); however, conditions are ripe for a “Perfect Storm” that could lead to higher incidence rates, more racial/ethnic disproportionality and failure to identify claims based on IDEA and Section 504/ADA. What are these conditions and how can school districts avoid this Perfect Storm?
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VCASE’s “Visit to the Hill”
Despite temperatures that hovered several degrees beyond the century mark in mid-July, Marylou Wall, VCASE Executive Director, Jim Gallagher, VCASE President-Elect, and Dr. Sheila Bailey, VCASE President journeyed to Washington, DC for the privilege of representing VCASE at the annual CASE Special Education Leadership Conference.
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The Many Hats of a Leader in Special Education
Jim Gallagher, VCASE President Elect, extends a warm welcome into the wonderful world of special education leadership.
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Top Ten Reasons to Join CASE
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At the Beach
Review of the Spring Conference in Virginia Beach.
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VCASE Spring 2011 Conference Keytnote Speaker: Dr. Tim Lewis
VCASE welcomes, featured keynote presenter, Dr. Tim Lewis, to its annual spring conference, Pathways to Positive Results.
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James T. Micklem Award: Nomination Submissions
Criteria and directions for nominee submission is outlined.
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Life is Change by Ted Kelly
“Life is change, growth is optional.” That is powerful. It is a simple but compelling statement. Ted Kelly shares his perspective on change as a constant and the idea that “growth is optional” is dependent on the notion that we all make decisions that are based upon the changes we face.
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Unlock the Treasure in Leadership
Dr. Sheila Bailey shares how VCASE is committed to ensuring that all that is learned at the national level translates into improved advocacy and professional development opportunities for each of us.
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VCASE Elections Set for May 2011
At the spring VCASE conference, the membership will elect a President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer for a two year term. New officers shall assume office on July 1 following the annual spring meeting.
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Book Review: “Tipping Point”
A little book that is ten years old is still holding its own! Do you think school leaders can keep doing things the same way in our changing world? Think again!
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Gallery: Spring VCASE Conference 2011
Visual images of the Spring Conference in Virginia Beach.
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2010

Laying the Foundation for Legally Compliant Decisions
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Are You Using 21st Century Leadership Skills?
Dr. Luann Purcell, National CASE
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Education Jobs Legislation Update
Angela Neely, Director in Culpeper County
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VCASE’s “Visit to the Hill”: A Focus on the ESEA Reauthorization
Wyllys VanDerwerker