Commmunity Alliance for Special Education (CASE)

CASE advocacy staff, thoroughly trained in special education law, help families and school districts work together when designing appropriate special education programs for students with disabilities. CASE provides these basic services: Technical assistance consultations to families and professionals on special education rights, responsibilities and services regarding specific special education students or issues. Direct representation at Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, due process mediations, and administrative hearings if necessary on behalf of students with disabilities and their parents. Training on special education rights and services to parents so they to can better advocate for appropriate special education programs and services on behalf of children with disabilities. CASE supports families by going with them to IEP meetings as a primary service.