Supporting the needs of exceptional children

Thank you for visiting the online home of the Connecticut Council of Administrators of Special Education. We are a professional organization dedicated to promoting professional leadership, exploring common issues, and developing improved services for exceptional children.

Our organization thrives with the support and involvement of its members, active and retired professionals in the field of special education, who seek to increase and improve the educational offerings available to exceptional children and engage in professional development opportunities. Specific membership information, including eligibility requirements and an application, are available under "About Us."

LEGISLATIVE ALERT!!!!

ConnCASE’s Past President and Executive Director testified at a public hearing this past Monday, which extended late into the evening at the Legislative Office Building. During the hearing, they addressed two comprehensive Special Education bills that propose significant and transformative changes to the current model—a model many believe requires considerable attention. The Select Committee on Special Education received testimony on House Bill 7277 and Senate Bill 1561. You can view the testimony of Kathie Gabrielson and Yvette Goorevitch in the attached link below along with Yvette’s written testimony.

Yvette & Kathie’s Written Testimony:
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/seddata/TMY/2025HB-07277-R000421-Goorevitch,%20Yvette,%20Executive%20Director-ConnCASE--TMY.PDF

CTN Hearing Recording:
https://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=24717
Kathie starts at 7:01 & Yvette starts at 7:19

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ConnCASE Leaders Making an Impact at CASE Academy of Law & Leadership in St. Louis

This week, ConnCASE leaders proudly represented our members at the CASE Academy of Law & Leadership in St. Louis. Past President Katharine Gabrielson, President-Elect Nicole O'Connell, Executive Director Yvette Goorevitch, and Legal Counsel Michelle Laubin shared their expertise and insights with conference attendees during their presentation titled “Diffusing the Battleground: A Practical Approach to Change the Restraint and Seclusion Narrative.”

Their contributions highlight ConnCASE's ongoing commitment to advocating for positive change and supporting best practices in special education.  See News for pictures......