About Us
Mandate
British Columbia Council of Administrators of Special Education (BC CASE) members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society.
Guidelines
To advance the BC school system in improving the outcomes for students with special needs:
Download the Ministry of Education/BC CASE Strategic Plan 2008 Summary
Where we want to be
| People | Pedagogy | Administration |
|---|---|---|
Educators are well-trained. They:
Educators with specialized skills are available when and where needed. |
Special education services are of a high standard. Differentiated learning needs of students are well met in the classroom. Effective, Innovative practices are in place that address the needs of all learners. Adaptations and modifications are understood and used appropriately. More students with special needs meet Graduation/Completion requirements. Provision of rich, meaningful, modified programs for those students who need them. |
BC CASE functions as a major partner of the Ministry. A funding system that is well-understood. An Audit Process for high incidence students that is streamlined, easy to implement, and meets accountability goals. Special Education Guidelines for Category H are simplified and clarified. Clear IEP processes and requirements. An Adjudication Process that is streamlined and easy to administer. |
How we get there
| Pedagogy | People | Administration |
|---|---|---|
The educational system is engaged to meet the needs of all learners The education system pays particular attention to students with high incidence needs and the ability to recognize and address their needs |
The education system has the leadership and skills required to implement education programs for “all” learners Administrators (Principals and Administrators of Special Education) understand the supports needed to implement an education program for all. Collaborative processes are supported and implemented to involve parents, educators and students in educational plans and decisions. Future teachers and future leaders have opportunities for training and authentic experience in implementing an education program for “all”, i.e. differentiating instruction and use of technology. |
The education system has the tools at hand to provide a quality program that is focused on the achievement of “all”. Ministry and district processes are streamlined to refocus on the learner. |
Pedagogy
Goal: The education system is engaged to meet the needs of all learners
Goal: The education system pays particular attention to students with high incidence needs and its ability to recognize and address their needs.
People
Goal: The education system has the leadership and skills required to implement an education program for “all” learners.
Goal: Administration (Principals and Administrators of Special Education) understand the supports needed to implement an education program for all.
Goal: Future teachers and future leaders have opportunities for training and authentic experience in implementing an education program for “all”, i.e. differentiating instruction and use of technology.
Administration
Goal: The education system has the tools at hand to provide a quality program that is focused on the achievement of “all”
Goal: Ministry and district processes are streamlined to refocus on the learner.