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The 10 Top Reasons to Join CASE!

 

 

September is the annual membership campaign for CASE!  Of course, you may always join but during the month of September there is the added advantage of $10 off an individual membership! Why join now?  This is a critical time regarding special education policy with the pending ESEA reauthorization!  CASE, as your national/international organization has a very influential voice with legislators and policy makers.  Access to important information and trainings is a hallmark of CASE.  Through CASE you are able to keep up-to-date on national issues, trends, and legislation that directly impact us.  

 

One of the greatest advantages of CASE membership is the networking opportunities.  With CASE membership you can network with professionals who share your challenges and accomplishments.  It’s great to share perspectives on various issues and learn from each other.  For more information about CASE membership benefits take a look at their website at www.casecec.org.

 

Remember, when you become a CASE member you will receive both CEC and CASE benefits; an amazing package of journals, special discounts, resources, professional development, and networking opportunities.

 

Become a part of effective change!  

 

Why Should YOU Belong to CASE?

 

Well for starters……

 

1. Keep up-to-date on special education issues, trends, and findings

• The In CASE Newsletter and the Journal of Special Education Leadership as well as the CEC publication Teaching Exceptional Children, Exceptional Children, and CEC Today  give you an early look at significant research, practical help and trends in special education.

 

2. Networking

• Learn from your colleagues across the nation and around the globe.  These are people just like you who know 504 isn’t just a number but so much more and that RtI really spells AYP!

 

3. Targeted Electronic Communication

• Electronic listservs, weekly email updates, and immediate eBlasts keep you informed and prepared yet without overwhelming your “in-box!”  Both CASE and CEC websiters provide current information and links to great resources.

 

4. Increase Your Professional Development  

• Publish in CASE and CEC’s journals and newsletters. Share your expertise at CASE and CEC’s highly respected conferences and symposia.  Receive recognition for your contributions through the awards program.  Be active in the governance of CASE by being informed and voting.

 

5. Add To Your Expertise

• Get to know the experts in special education through professional development opportunities including timely web seminars, conferences, institutes, and “hands-on” seminars.

 

6. Get The Resources You Need At Prices You Can Afford

• From best practices to practical research, CASE and CEC are the place to find it!  The CEC Catalog is crammed with resources and materials specifically for special educators and the CASE on-line catalog has terrific resources for administrators!

 

7. Develop Your Leadership Skills

• As THE organization for administrators in special education, CASE devotes time, finances, and effort into providing you leading edge information on how to be a better leader!  From “Leadership Hot Tips” to articles by a leadership coach in the newsletter, CASE does have a “NEW IDEA IN LEADERSHIP!”

 

8. Make A Difference With Policy Makers  

• CASE and CEC have active policy units which provide YOU the tools to participate in local, state, and national lobbying activities.  You have the opportunity to make your legislators your new BEST friend!  

 

9. Influence The Profession

• By collaborating with the national and international associations of professionals who serve all students, CASE and CEC influence the education profession!

 

10. Improve The Educational Success Of All Students!

• Isn’t that why you became a special education administrator in the first place?

 

 

For more information go to WWW.CASECEC.ORG

 

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