VCASE News

VCASE was honored to contribute on April 21-23, 2026, to the CASE Law & Leadership Conference in Atlanta . From breakout sessions to general session panels, our board members are committed to providing the field with top-tier guidance and expertise: Dr. Craig Pinello (VCASE President), Mrs. Laura Armstrong (SECEP Executive Director), and Mr. Patrick Andriano (Attorney, Sands Anderson) presented on seclusion and restraint lessons and protocols. (not pictured) Dr. Beth Harman (

History was made in Williamsburg during the 2025 Fall VCASE Conference! Not only did VCASE host its largest crowd of administrators ever, but we also solidified a powerful partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). By bridging the gap between general and special education, we are ensuring that meaningful, unified support reaches every classroom in Virginia. Dr. Zelphine Smith-Dixon shares inspiring strategies during her keynote session, “Leveraging the Hear