About

ConnCASE is a Connecticut-based association with over 300 members dedicated to improving the quality of special education in Connecticut.

ConnCASE is a local chapter of the national CASE organization, which supports and champions the needs of exceptional children.

ConnCASE’s purposes are:

• To promote appropriate educational programs and services for all children;
• To support the role of special education and pupil services administrators as an integral part of education for all children;
• To encourage and strengthen communication between special education and pupil services and general education;
• To encourage research that will improve special education and related services;
• To promote school environments in which special education and pupil services will function and contribute to the education of all children;
• To strengthen administrative leadership in special education and pupil services by:
  • Developing and promoting standards of professional competence for special education and pupil services personnel;
  • Promoting and strengthening cooperative relationships among educators of exceptional children;
  • Promoting and strengthening relationships between special education and pupil services and related community services;
  • Encouraging the development of policies and procedures at state and national levels that will promote desirable special education and pupil services practices.

The ConnCASE Bylaws & Constitution (PDF) includes complete definitions and parameters for the organization's purpose, membership, officers and committees.