CASE Membership Brochure

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A Dynamic Voice for leaders in Colorado public education

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CASE Membership Brochure

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A Dynamic Voice for leaders in Colorado public education

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It’s an honor to be your association of choice. Let’s work together to do good things for Colorado public education.

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Established in 1969, CASE serves

as the dynamic voice for Colorado

public school administrators.

For over 40 years we’ve been

providing outstanding legislative

and advocacy services, professional

learning opportunities, and timely

communications and networking.

We’re proud to represent about 2,000

members from all across the state.

Average number of

bills that CASE tracks

and lobbies during the

legislative session.

We work to limit the impact

of cuts to K – 12 education,

fight against unfunded

mandates, and are involved in

legislation that will improve

the learning opportunities

for Colorado students.

80Number of publications

that CASE sent in the

last year to members.

Our timely communications

on legislative and policy

news, professional learning

opportunities, education

trends, and association

news keep you in the know.

46Total minutes of learning

offered at our annual

CASE Convention and

Winter Leadership

Conference combined.

That’s a total of 37 hours

you can devote to your own

professional development,

focused on the topics that

matter most to you as an

education administrator.

2,200

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LegisLative & advocacy services

CASE advances our interests at the Capitol, works to defeat harmful legislation, and forges coalitions to address difficult policy issues. I know school administrators are well-represented at the legislature by CASE, but more importantly, our unified voice is acknowledged for its expertise in K – 12 education.

Glenn GustafsonDeputy Superintendent/CFO, Colorado Springs District 11

Legal AssistanceAs a CASE member, you can access immediate, expert legal services for employment-related issues. Wrongful dismissal? Substantial alteration of contract? Involuntary change in status? We’ll connect you with an attorney who can advise you on your particular situation. (Individuals must be active members of CASE

for at least one year to be eligible for legal services.)

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We Represent YouCASE is well-respected for effectively advancing the interests of school

administrators at the Capitol and in other policy arenas. We have

strong relationships with legislators, decision-makers at the Colorado

Department of Education, State Board of Education members, key

partner education associations, and other state policymakers. Through

CASE, your voice is heard on the issues that impact public education.

Fighting for School FundingCASE works hard at the Capitol to protect

every possible dollar for K – 12 education.

Educators must have the support and financial

resources necessary to effectively meet the

learning needs of all students. In this uncertain

fiscal environment, you can be assured that

CASE is a leader in seeking a solution to our

school funding crisis.

Building Coalitions We partner with other education stakeholders

to strengthen the unified voice for public

education. CASE has positive working

relationships with the Colorado Association

of School Boards, the Colorado Education

Association, the Colorado BOCES, the Rural

Schools Caucus, and other groups.

Weighing in Where It MattersTypically there are about 80 education-related

bills introduced each year at the legislature.

We track and actively lobby the legislation that

stands to impact you most, including on issues

like school finance, PERA, unfunded mandates,

educator effectiveness, charter schools,

and standards and assessments.

Creating AwarenessCASE is continually sought out by policy-

makers because we represent expert

leaders in public education. We share your

perspectives and expertise with legislators

to help build their understanding of the

challenges and issues you face on a daily basis.

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ProfessionaL Learning

Liability InsuranceYour CASE membership entitles you to $100,000 in liability insurance. We hope you’ll never need it, but should you ever be named in a work-related lawsuit, you’ll know you have comprehensive representation and a financial safety net. Plus, for a nominal fee, you can boost your coverage to up to $2 million. If you ever need to access this benefit, just contact CASE and we’ll assist you right away.

The success I’ve experienced as a school administrator has been inspired and supported by the outstanding CASE conferences and workshops that I’ve attended. The strategies and tools that I’ve gained at these events help me do my job better and effectively meet the learning needs of students.

Danelle HiattPrincipal, Pine Lane Elementary School Douglas County School District

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Invest in Yourself CASE’s professional development opportunities are specifically geared

toward your learning needs as a school administrator. Our conferences,

workshops, and eLearning programs will provide you with the most

relevant and timely information about critical public education issues.

We connect you with best practices, the latest research, and practical

strategies to help you grow as a leader in public education.

CASE ConventionEach summer, nearly 1,000 school leaders and

education stakeholders gather for the CASE

Convention. We bring you nationally-recognized

education experts and researchers, wide-ranging

breakout sessions, and briefings from key state

policy leaders. Ample networking opportunities

help you to make valuable connections.

CASE Winter Leadership ConferenceJoin us for the winter’s most essential

professional development event. Your

learning experience will be shaped by

renowned speakers, a variety of breakout

sessions, updates on the latest legislative

news, and time to connect with colleagues.

WorkshopsThroughout the year we offer workshops on

important timely issues. Topics include

supervision and evaluation, developing leaders

of color, educator effectiveness, and other

events held by individual CASE departments.

eLearning ProgramsEnhance your professional growth through

our on-demand webinars, event recordings

and resources, and online courses. Especially

in light of the time and budget constraints

school administrators face, these offerings

are a great value to CASE members.

Earn Credit and Save MoneyYou can receive continued education credit

for attending our conferences and workshops;

plus, CASE members save significantly on

our events. Member registration rates are

25% – 75% lower than non-member rates,

and some services, like our eLearning

Programs and event recordings, are

complimentary to members.

Professional development programs are provided by The Center for Excellence in Educational Leadership, an affiliate organization of CASE.

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communications & networking

My CASE membership gives me access to an influential statewide network of school administrators. The connections and relationships I’ve built with my colleagues from all across Colorado have been invaluable to my work and helped deepen my understanding of the most critical issues facing public education.

Ron CabReRa, PhDSuperintendent, Thompson School District

Job Vacancy ServiceGet instant access to our comprehensive listing of job openings throughout the state. Search for positions in administration and other leadership capacities, or post a job opening as an employer. CASE adds new positions and updates the postings frequently; there’s no better resource for real-time information about school administrator opportunities in Colorado.

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Timely PublicationsCASE’s relevant and practical communications

focus on what matters most to you as an

administrator. We’ll ensure you have the latest

information about critical topics impacting

public education, including legislative and

policy issues, school funding, and state and

national trends. Plus, we share professional

development opportunities and other

association news.

Building ConnectionsKey to our mission is providing opportunities

for CASE members to connect with one

another. Your colleagues are often the best

resource for new ideas and problem-solving;

we offer the settings for these conversations

and relationships to occur.

National Association AffiliationsCASE is affiliated with the American

Association of School Administrators (AASA),

the National Association of Secondary School

Principals (NASSP), the National Association

of Elementary School Principals (NAESP),

and the Consortium for School Networking

(CoSN). Get and stay connected to any of

these organizations through CASE.

State Level Leadership OpportunitiesYou’ll learn about opportunities to serve

on state committees that address important

public education issues like educator

effectiveness, graduation requirements, and

school finance. CASE is often tasked by the

legislature and the Governor’s office with identi-

fying interested possible committee members.

Get Connected As a CASE member, you are part of a powerful network of Colorado

school administrators nearly 2,000 strong. You’ll develop relationships

with other administrators all across the state that will benefit you both

professionally and personally. CASE members consistently say that the

opportunity to learn from one another and share ideas directly impacts

their daily work in a positive way.

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We Have a Department for You!CASE has seven job-alike departments designed to meet the unique needs

of every type of school administrator. Get connected to your department

and benefit from communications, events, and leadership opportunities

that are specifically geared toward your position at your school or district.

Plus, you’ll build relationships with administrators across the state who

are in the same role as you. Share best practices, strategize together, and

better understand issues from a statewide perspective.

Colorado Association of Superintendents and Senior Administrators (CASSA)• Superintendents• Assistant superintendents• Other senior administrators

Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals (CASSP)• Middle and high school principals

and assistant principals• District-level administrators

serving middle or high schools

Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals (CAESP)• Elementary school principals

and assistant principals• District-level administrators

serving elementary schools

Department of Business Officials (DBO)• Chief financial officers• Finance managers• Other school or district

business administrators

Colorado Association of Education Specialists (CAES)• Curriculum, assessment, and

instructional administrators• Special education administrators• Communications officers• Staff development professionals

Colorado Association of Leaders in Educational Technology (CALET)• Chief technology officers• Chief information officers• Other educational technology leaders

Colorado Association of School Personnel Administrators (CASPA)• Human resources administrators• Personnel directors

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CASE Coordinating CouncilCASE is governed by a 17-member Coordinating Council, which is made up of the President

and President-elect of each of CASE’s seven departments. Additionally, the CASE President,

President-elect, and Past President serve on the Council. The Coordinating Council plays an

important leadership role at CASE by overseeing the work of the association, determining

policies and priorities, and adopting an annual budget. Like CASE department members,

Coordinating Council officers build valuable connections with other Colorado administrators.

CASE Department BoardsEach of CASE’s seven departments is governed by a board of directors. These boards set the

course and activities for their departments, and help connect what’s happening in the field to

the work that CASE does on a daily basis. Board members gain a unique perspective on the

issues and challenges facing their job-alike colleagues in other districts. They also have the

chance to hear regularly and directly from CASE about the work of the association and weigh

in on those priorities. Department board elections are held annually, and directors are selected

by their department member peers.

CASE CommitteesCASE committees offer another opportunity to get involved in our association and ensure

your voice is heard. Serve on committees that include the Legislative Committee, CASE

Leadership Development Diversity Council, and Professional Development Advisory

Committee, and share your perspective and insights. Openings for these committees

are announced as they become available.

Getting Involved Expand your influence through CASE leadership

opportunities. By serving on a CASE department

board or committee, you’ll gain valuable

experience and a greater awareness of the statewide K – 12 perspective.

Help shape the direction and priorities of CASE, broaden your

professional network, and sharpen your leadership skills.

AwardsEach year, CASE accepts nominations and evaluates candidates to

select the Colorado Superintendent of the Year, National Distinguished

Elementary School Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year,

Middle Level Principal of the Year, and High School Principal of the Year.

CASE departments annually recognize members for their outstanding

contributions and service to public education. Plus, we recognize

outstanding CASE member policy leaders for their work and leadership.

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