Why Should I Support MO-CASE?

 

1.  MO-CASE is committed to seeking solutions to the financial, legal and programmatic issues that confront special education. National and state legislators and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education respond to the collective voice of a strong professional organization. The challenges facing special education must be addressed by an active organization.

2.  MO-CASE provides access to important information, including its award-winning newsletter, “The Director”, as well as legislative updates.

 3.  MO-CASE provides significant cost savings through reduced conference registration fees.

 4.  MO-CASE provides effective professional development activities.

 5.  MO-CASE supports aspiring new special education administrators through its Charles Cummings Scholarship program.

 6.  MO-CASE recognizes significant contributions of outstanding special education leaders in Missouri.

 7.  MO-CASE represents the interests of our profession on DESE committees and with other educational organizations.

 8.  MO-CASE provides opportunities for networking with other special education leaders in Missouri.

 9.   MO-CASE advocates for sensible education policy at both the state and national levels.

 10.  MO-CASE facilitates communication between local leaders of special education and key organizations, including LASE, DESE, MSBA, CASE, CEC, legislatures, and others.  

 

 How Do I Support MO-CASE?

 1.  Click on the following link to download a Supporter Application.  For a small fee, you can immediately begin to enjoy all of the above listed benefits:   Supporter Application

 2.  You may elect to become a CEC and CASE member by clicking on the following link.  MO-CASE encourages all of its supporters to join these organizations to enjoy their many benefits and to further support the interests of our profession.  Please also note that CEC and CASE membership are required to hold an office in MO-CASE:  CEC

3.  MO-CASE also encourages all of its supporters to become actively involved with their area LASE group.  If you need assistance in contacting your LASE group, please contact the MO-CASE LASE liaison: jlammers(at)pilotgrove.k12.mo.us.

4.  MO-CASE relies primarily on the volunteer efforts of its supporters to accomplish its many goals.  We request your assistance by volunteering your time and effort when opportunities arise to contribute to our efforts.