WCASS 2026 Spring Conference

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April 29th, 30th & May 1st, 2026

La Crosse Center, Downtown La Crosse WI

Pre Conference Begins Wednesday, April 29th at 1pm

Welcome

The Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services (WCASS) exists to serve Wisconsin’s Special Education and Student Services leaders. We recognize that while the context for the work varies, the commitment to ensure that each and every student has what they need to learn is common. WCASS was founded to meet the professional learning needs of our members. WCASS is the voice of our members in policy and legislative advocacy related to student services and special education. We are committed to supporting effective practices and are always focused on supporting our members. If we can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to serve you!

Mission: WCASS is an organization devoted to students and student services leaders through professional learning, policy and legislative advocacy, and professional networking.

Vision: Be the most valuable organization for student services professionals in Wisconsin.

WCASS is committed to:

being an organization that is safe and welcoming.
valuing and honoring unique experiences and ideas.
creating a professional network of leaders to ensure connections and resource sharing.
advocating so each and every student receives the academic, functional, and social/emotional opportunities that they need.
developing and sustaining collaborative relationships among organizations who serve Wisconsin’s students and their families.
ensuring members have access to timely, relevant and useful professional learning.

We’re here to help! Contact us with your questions about membership, member learning or anything else we can do to support you.

Jim Heiden, Executive Director

Phone: 608-204-9819

The Benefits of Membership

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Who We Are

The Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services, Ltd. (WCASS) is the professional organization for Special Education and Student Services leaders. We serve over 350 members who administer and support student services and special education programs throughout the state of Wisconsin.

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Member Learning

WCASS offers several professional learning events and opportunities throughout the year both virtual and in person. Follow to see all WCASS learning opportunities.

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Member Resources

Many of these resources are members only content. You will find resources such as the WCASS Principals and Competency, Special Education Workload Toolkit, and position papers.

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Member Advocacy

Advocacy is a critical component of WCASS's mission to shape educational policies and practices that promote superior support services for students with special needs.

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Business Affiliates

Coming Soon! WCASS will be offering Business Affiliate Memberships for organizations that would like to partner with WCASS.

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Welcome

Mission: WCASS is an organization devoted to students and student services leaders through professional learning, policy and legislative advocacy, and professional networking.

Vision: Be the most valuable organization for student services professionals in Wisconsin.

Who We Are

Become a Member

WCASS is THE statewide professional organization for student services and special education leaders in Wisconsin. In addition to our conferences, WCASS provides members-only learning and networking opportunities and the tools and resources leaders need to lead. We serve over 350 members who administer and support student services and special education programs throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Learn more about member benefits and our different member types.

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Featured Events

Spring Conference

Join us for a chance to network with special education leaders and decision makers during the Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services Spring Conference. Help set the stage for student success with those who are responsible for making special education and student services purchases in Wisconsin school districts.