CASA – NAPSEC

CASA - Council of Affiliated State Associations

Strengthening the State-Level Voice for Private Special Education

The Council of Affiliated State Associations (CASA) is a national network of state‑level associations that represent private special education providers across the United States. Working in partnership with NAPSEC, CASA ensures that the perspectives, needs, and innovations of private special education programs are reflected in advocacy, policy, and practice.

CASA Members

California Alliance of Child and Family Services

2201 K Street
Sacramento, California 95816

More than 140 chief executives of organizations that serve California’s most vulnerable populations trust the California Alliance to provide legislative and regulatory advocacy to the governor and the Legislature. As well as a host of state departments including: Health and Human Services, Finance, Mental Health, Social Services, Education and Community Care Licensing.

California Association of Private Special Education Services

455 Capitol Mall Suite 410 Sacramento, California 95814

CAPSES is comprised of nonpublic schools, agencies, organizations, and individuals who specialize in the delivery of private special education school services. Our mission is to promote the delivery of quality special education instruction and services in private and public education sectors.

Connecticut Association of Private Special Education

PO Box 1381 Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033

The Connecticut Association of Private Special Education Facilities is a voluntary association of private schools, which provides quality, cost effective, special education and related services to the special needs of children and adolescents (birth to 21 years) of Connecticut. CAPSEF is really about our member schools.

Illinois Association of Private Special Education Centers

909 East Wilmette Road, Suite F Palatine, Illinois 60074

Illinois Association of Private Special Education Centers (IAPSEC) is a not-for-profit organization consisting of private schools interested in the general welfare of Illinois children with exceptional needs and the quality of special education made available to them.

Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education

PO Box 6815 Baltimore, Maryland 21285-6815

The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) is an association of 70 nonpublic schools across Maryland approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. These schools provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities at no cost to the parent when referred by their local public school.

Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools

92 Montvale Ave. Suite 4150 Box 18 Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180

New Jersey Association of Special Education Partner Schools

Lexington Square Commons, 2125 Route 33 Hamilton Square, New Jersey 08690

NJASEPS is a professional association serving New Jersey's private special education community since 1974. Our member programs educate thousands of infants, children and young adults with complex disabilities in a variety of settings. Together, our members represent the best that New Jersey special education has to offer.

Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education

P.O. Box 1807 Midlothian, Virginia 23112

VAISEF is an association of Virginia private providers of specialized education and services for children and youth with special needs, and their families. Our mission is to enhance the capabilities of our members to provide quality specialized education and services by offering an accreditation process and by providing information, training, and networking opportunities.

What CASA Does

Facilitates collaboration among state associations and their member programs, creating a unified voice for private special education programs at both state and national levels.

Shares best practices, research, and peer learning across states to support high‑quality services for students with disabilities.

Coordinates with NAPSEC’s federal advocacy and policy efforts, amplifying state-level priorities at the national level around education rights for students, special education advocacy, and federal education policy.

Hosts meetings and forums throughout the year to engage association leaders and program executives in meaningful dialogue and strategy.

Why It Matters

CASA helps ensure that private special education and adult service providers are supported, connected and proactive in shaping the advocacy and promoting excellence and collaboration within our community. Through CASA, state associations align with NAPSEC’s broader mission of supporting schools for students with disabilities and the providers that serve them.

Join or Connect with CASA

If you represent a state association serving private special education providers—or are interested in joining CASA’s network—please reach out to NAPSEC for information about how to engage. Together, we can continue to raise the bar for private special education and ensure every student receives the high‑quality services and support they deserve.