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Welcome to NYCASE!
NYCASE Mission Statement
The New York Council of Special Education Administrators (NYCASE) is a professional organization that provides leadership and support to members by advocating on the shaping of policies and practices which impact the quality of special education services for students with disabilities. NYCASE will participate actively in the improvement of special education programs in the State of New York.
Dear Members,
In an effort to support our membership NYCASE continues to post the most recent Federal and State updates to Special Education and Section 504 on our website. It is our desire that the NYCASE website be your single point of entry to access updates and resources without having to scroll through an endless sea of e-mails. We are also continuing to provide a series of free virtual professional development opportunities throughout the year. Please be sure to visit the "Member's Only" section for more information.
Be sure to mark your calendars for 2027! The Summer Conference dates are July 12-14th at the Marriott on Wolf Rd. in Albany N.Y.
Dr. Selena Fischer and Dr. Heidi McCarthy
NYCASE Co-Presidents
The Benefits of NYCASE Membership
You have People!
When you join the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education, you join people who work for you: professionals who work on behalf of students with disabilities. NYCASE members are leaders, educators and advocates. NYCASE represents you at state and national meetings to inform educational policy and practice. To learn more about the benefits offered by NYCASE go to the about us menu item above. If you are ready to join us click on the button below.
Individual Membership click here:
District Memberships (groups of three or more) click here:
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Want to know more about NYCASE committees!
Our committees include:
Professional Development
Legislative
Membership
Technology and Communications
If you would like to know more about each committee and view a listing of committee members click here
Member Spotlight 
We are honored to recognize
Dr. Rae Lynn Helman
Director of Special Education and Student Services LeRoy Central School District
Dr. Rae Lynn Helman, was selected for the Special Education Administrator of the Year Award by the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE). Dr. Helman was nominated by Stephanie Burns, Director of School Improvement, at Genesee Valley BOCES and LeRoy Central School District Superintendent Merritt Holly. She was among a select group of highly qualified, highly regarded and influential education leaders from across New York State considered for this prestigious achievement award. She was recently honored in Syracuse, NY at the organization’s 24th Annual Summer Conference. Dr. Helman was honored with gratitude for her 30 plus years of work in education on behalf of individuals with disabilities, with19 of those years in educational leadership.
Dr. Helman is a steadfast advocate for inclusive educational practices within her district, regionally and nationally. She leads with both compassion and high expectations, ensuring that students with disabilities have equitable access to rigorous instruction, meaningful participation, and opportunities for independence and achievement while honoring the dignity, strengths, and potential of every student. Dr. Helman has made outstanding contributions to the field of special education well beyond those expected in her professional role. Her dedication to advocacy, professional leadership, and service reflects a deep commitment not only to students with disabilities, but also to advancing the profession of special education at the regional and state levels. Dr. Helman is an active and engaged member of both the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE) organizations that promote high-quality practices, advocacy, and leadership for students with disabilities.
Dr. Helman's work and perspective demonstrates the fundamental tenets of the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education organization. We are proud to recognize her here and have her as a member of the NYCASE Board and as an accomplished educational leader in the field.
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