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2024 CASP Leadership Summit

2024 CASP Leadership Summit

Join us for the 2024 CASP Leadership Summit in September!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 to Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Event Details

The Leadership Summit focuses on developing the next generation of leaders in autism services. Participants will learn from experts in the autism field, including members of the CASP Board of Directors. There is ample opportunity for interaction and small group discussion, ensuring that attendees will not only expand their leadership skills but also make valuable professional connections. This event is limited to the first 120 registrants. We hope you can join us! 

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities   

Interested in sponsoring the summit? View our opportunities by clicking below! 

Registration Fee 

$500 (open to CASP members only until August 2, 2024)

Hotel Accommodations

CASP's discounted rate is $269, and the deadline to book is August 19, 2024. The booking link will be provided in your registration confirmation e-mail. 

Summit Ally Program

CASP acknowledges and understands the diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns of attendees at our in-person events. We want to assure everyone that our events are open to all, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. 

The CASP Event Ally Program is intended to support event attendees who may feel uncomfortable taking full advantage of the in-person conference experience alone. For more information, click here

Event Policies

By registering for this event, you agree to CASP's event policies.

Agenda

September 11
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Welcome and Introductions Speaker: Brian McCann, President & CEO, The Faison Center
9:45 AM - 10:35 AM From the Clinic to the C Suite: Critical Lessons Learned Along the Way Speaker: Joanne Gerenser, Executive Director, The Eden II Programs
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM Discussion of “From the Clinic to the C Suite: Critical Lessons Learned Along the Way” with table colleagues
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM What Business Leaders Need to Know about ABA and Managed Healthcare Speaker: Rachel Taylor, Co-Founder & Owner, CABA
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Provided Onsite)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Financial Planning and Reporting: A Psychologist-Turned-Executive’s Perspective Speaker: Steve Anderson, CEO, The Summit Center, Inc.
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM Discussion of “Financial Planning and Reporting” with table colleagues
2:05 PM - 2:50 PM From Radical Candor to Rumbling: Honing your Soft Skills as a Leader Speaker: Yvonne Bruinsma, CEO, In STEPPS
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM Break
3:10 PM - 3:55 PM Triaging Organizational Priorities: Addressing Real Issues to Maximize Positive Outcomes Speaker: John Randall, CEO, Amego
3:55 PM - 4:15 PM Discussion of "Triaging Organizational Priorities: Addressing Real Issues to Maximize Positive Outcomes" with table colleagues
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Ten Laws You Should Understand as an ABA Business Leader/Executive Speaker: Dan Unumb, Attorney & Founder of the Autism Legal Resource Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Reception
September 12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM How Leaders of Autism Provider Organizations Should Respond to the Assault on ABA Speaker: Eric Larsson, Executive Director, Lovaas Institute Midwest
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Discussion of "How Leaders of Autism Provider Organizations Should Respond to the Assault on ABA" with table colleagues
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM How to Embed DEI from a Leadership Perspective Speaker: Rita Gardner, President & CEO, Melmark
11:35 AM - 11:55 PM Discussion of “How to Embed DEI from a Leadership Perspective” with table colleagues
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Provided Onsite)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM The Power of your Network: Building & Maintaining Relationships to Get Things Done Speaker: Daniel Openden, President & CEO, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM Discussion of "The Power of your Network: Building & Maintaining Relationships to Get Things Done" with table colleagues
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Break
2:25 PM - 3:20 PM The Leadership Paradox Speaker: Steve Muller, CEO, Balance Autism
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM Discussion of “The Leadership Paradox” with table colleagues
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM Q&A with Panel of CASP leaders
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM Closing Remarks

For More Information:

Kayla Chandler
Kayla Chandler
Council of Autism Service Providers