COPAA@COPAA

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: Protecting the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide

 USA
COPAA.org
Joined May 2009
1,560 Photos and videos
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our friend & advocate, Hadassah Lynn Foster. In honor of her memory, we will take a moment of silence.  Our community has lost a remarkable individual, & we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time.
ALT - A picture of Hadassah Lynn Foster

ALT ALT - A picture of Hadassah Lynn Foster
1
63
Join Cynthia and David for Advocate Late Nite TONIGHT at 8 PM/ET for an engaging discussion!  This week’s topic is "Ask A Professional." This month, our guest, Jennifer Engel Fisher, will answer your questions! 🔗 Link in bio: learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela… #COPAA #AdvocateLateNite
ALT - A picture of Jennifer Engel Fisher

ALT ALT - A picture of Jennifer Engel Fisher

ATL- A picture of a blue background with the text "Advocate Late Night" and the COPAA logo

ALT ATL- A picture of a blue background with the text "Advocate Late Night" and the COPAA logo
38
COPAA is proud to join in an amicus brief w/the University of Arizona Law, Disability Rights Arizona, Disability Rights Washington, Disability Rights California, & the @(DREDF) Article 🔗 dredf.org/aa-v-seattle-publi…  Amicus brief🔗 dredf.org/wp-content/uploads…

DREDF and Five Disability Advocacy Organizations File Amicus Brief Arguing Schools Must Address...

dredf.org
66
Join COPAA CEO Denise M on Wednesday, October 28th, from 2-3 PM/ET for an important conversation with public education and social justice leaders about the federal voucher program & what's at stake for students w/disabilities. Register.  pfps.org/a-pivotal-moment-fo…
2
43
Meet Daysi!  COPAA is making more room for Spanish-speaking families with Advocacy en Español: ¡Manos a la Obra! Every family belongs.  Tag 4 friends for #COPAA2027 in San Diego! 🔗copaa.org/page/2027-conferen…  #COPAA2027
39
Understanding Autism & The Legal Landscape Is this Autism? Understanding how autism can present in individuals who mask their autistic traits Putting Together the Pieces of the Autism Litigation Puzzle: Key Case Examples of Current Trends and Topics 🔗learn.copaa.org/p/autism
ALT - Icon of a signpost with two green directional arrows pointing in opposite directions on a dark background, representing choices or multiple learning paths

ALT ALT - Icon of a signpost with two green directional arrows pointing in opposite directions on a dark background, representing choices or multiple learning paths
39
Join Cynthia and David for Advocate Late Nite TOMORROW at 8 PM/ET for an engaging discussion!  This week’s topic is "Ask A Professional," and our guest, Jennifer F, will answer your questions! 🔗 Link in bio: learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela… #COPAA
ALT - A picture of Jennifer Engel Fisher

ALT ALT - A picture of Jennifer Engel Fisher
37
Join Advocate to Advocate, a free monthly series for special education advocates led by Carly Hughes.  Share experiences, ask questions, and learn from others. Link: thread-piper-f33.notion.site…
ALT Text: Advocate to Advocate free monthly webinar series with Carly Hughes of Behind Behaviors. Upcoming online sessions: Nov. 3, Building Systems That Scale; Dec. 1, The Client Journey; Jan. 5, Navigating Challenging Team Dynamics. Tuesdays at 11:30 AM ET. Register free via link in bio. Presented by Highlighter and Behind Behaviors, with COPAA as Resource Partner.

ALT ALT Text: Advocate to Advocate free monthly webinar series with Carly Hughes of Behind Behaviors. Upcoming online sessions: Nov. 3, Building Systems That Scale; Dec. 1, The Client Journey; Jan. 5, Navigating Challenging Team Dynamics. Tuesdays at 11:30 AM ET. Register free via link in bio. Presented by Highlighter and Behind Behaviors, with COPAA as Resource Partner.
2
44
Award-winning documentary The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains exposes harmful electric shock therapy and celebrates resilience. COPAA opposes aversive interventions. Watch: watch.eventive.org/heartland…
ALT Text: Movie poster for The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains, featuring a close-up of a smiling person wearing glasses in the upper right and two people embracing with their arms around each other while standing by the ocean. The background blends blue ocean textures with warm peach and golden hues, with small fish illustrations throughout. The title reads, “The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains,” with the tagline, “They call it treatment. We’re calling it out.”

ALT ALT Text: Movie poster for The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains, featuring a close-up of a smiling person wearing glasses in the upper right and two people embracing with their arms around each other while standing by the ocean. The background blends blue ocean textures with warm peach and golden hues, with small fish illustrations throughout. The title reads, “The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains,” with the tagline, “They call it treatment. We’re calling it out.”

ALT - White background with COPAA logo and text that reads Weekly News

ALT ALT - White background with COPAA logo and text that reads Weekly News
37
¿Recibieron el primer reporte de progreso? En Hablemos de Educación Especial, gratis y en español, hablaremos de cómo compararlo con las metas del IEP. Martes 27 de octubre, 3:30 p. m. Este | 2:30 Centro | 1:30 Montaña | 12:30 Pacífico: learn.copaa.org/products/hab…
1
40
Join COPAA TODAY at 1 PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Lindsay Appell and Chelsea Helena, Esq., with a presentation on Discipline. You must be a current COPAA member to attend 🔗 learn.copaa.org/p/dueprocess… #COPAA #Discipline
ALT - Light blue background picture of Themis, Goddess of Justice; text: Attorney Roundtable featuring Lindsay Appell and Chelsea Helena, Esq., with a presentation on discipline. COPAA logo

ALT ALT - Light blue background picture of Themis, Goddess of Justice; text: Attorney Roundtable featuring Lindsay Appell and Chelsea Helena, Esq., with a presentation on discipline. COPAA logo

ALT - A picture of Lindsay Appell

ALT ALT - A picture of Lindsay Appell

ALT - A picture of Chelsea Helena, Esq.

ALT ALT - A picture of Chelsea Helena, Esq.
39
"The Fish Don't Care When It Rains" Receives Three Awards at the Heartland Film Festival.  COPAA is proud to sponsor this film. piped.video/mRJeCs1qc8I

The Fish Don't Care When It Rains- Accessible Trailer (Audio Descri...

The Fish Don't Care When It Rains accessible trailer with audio des...

youtube.com
54
One smile. A room full of possibilities!  #COPAA2027 brings bootcamp, scholarships, SRI for youth & Spanish-language programming.  Registration opens soon! copaa.org/page/2027-conferen… Tag 4 friends who need to be there with you!  #COPAA2027
ALT - A picture of Alexis M. DeLaCruz, Esq.

ALT ALT - A picture of Alexis M. DeLaCruz, Esq.
2
72
Join Cynthia & David for Advocate Late Nite TONIGHT at 8 PM/ET for an engaging discussion! Tonight’s topic: Questions from the Listserv, Excluding Advocates from Emails, Inaccurate Emails, & Possible Retaliation.  🔗 learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela… #COPAA #AdvocateLateNite
ATL- A picture of a blue background with the text "Advocate Late Night" and the COPAA logo

ALT ATL- A picture of a blue background with the text "Advocate Late Night" and the COPAA logo
59
Un espacio para conversar, compartir y aprender juntos. El martes 13 de octubre, acompáñanos en Hablemos de Educación Especial para una conversación abierta en español. Mañana, 13 de octubre - learn.copaa.org/products/hab…?
TEXTO ALT DE LA IMAGEN Gráfico de COPAA que anuncia “Hablemos de Educación Especial”, una conversación abierta en español y un encuentro virtual gratuito. Incluye una ilustración de personas en una videollamada, el logo de COPAA y una fotografía de Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y en Español. Martes, 13 de octubr: 3:30 p. m., Este y Puerto Rico; 2:30 p. m., Centro; 1:30 p. m., Montaña; 12:30 p. m., Pacífico. Contacto: daysi@copaa.org.

ALT TEXTO ALT DE LA IMAGEN Gráfico de COPAA que anuncia “Hablemos de Educación Especial”, una conversación abierta en español y un encuentro virtual gratuito. Incluye una ilustración de personas en una videollamada, el logo de COPAA y una fotografía de Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y en Español. Martes, 13 de octubr: 3:30 p. m., Este y Puerto Rico; 2:30 p. m., Centro; 1:30 p. m., Montaña; 12:30 p. m., Pacífico. Contacto: daysi@copaa.org.

1
82
That smile says, “WE MADE IT!” 🙌  Behind every COPAA conference are months of work, and one BIG reason we keep going: YOU.  Every parent in the room makes it worth it.  San Diego, we're coming! 🌴  #COPAA2027
ALT - A picture of Marcie H., the Director of Conference, Development, and Member Services.

ALT ALT - A picture of Marcie H., the Director of Conference, Development, and Member Services.
60
Join Daysi O.& fellow Spanish-speaking advocates for an open conversation about the challenges Spanish-speaking families face in SPED & the importance of working together across language & cultural differences. This conversation will be held in English. 🔗learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela…
82
California parents are pushing for cameras in SPED classrooms to protect students who can’t report mistreatment, highlighting gaps in California law & models like Texas that allow recordings when safety concerns arise: edsource.org/2026/parents-de… (edsource.org in Bing)

Suspected teacher misconduct spurs Central Valley parents’ push for cameras in special education...

Suspected cases of teacher misconduct have prompted parents in the Central Valley to demand that cameras be placed in self-contained special education classrooms.

edsource.org
1
1
1
86
📸 More than a backdrop. More than a picture.   These are memories, friendships & a movement! Tag the friend you’re bringing to COPAA 2027 in San Diego. Let’s make more memories together! 🌴 #COPAA2027
ALT - Four women are standing in front of the COPAA backdrop while another woman takes their picture at the 28th Annual COPAA Conference.

ALT ALT - Four women are standing in front of the COPAA backdrop while another woman takes their picture at the 28th Annual COPAA Conference.
72
Connecticut’s top budget official says special education funding system is “truly broken,” with rising needs, soaring out‑of‑district costs, and no weighted formula—putting major strain on districts and families: wtnh.com/news/connecticut/ha…

State working to fix Connecticut’s ‘broken’ special education funding system

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Comptroller Sean Scanlon said Connecticut’s underlying system for special education is “truly broken” in a budget surplus update Tuesday, highlighting sta…

wtnh.com
1
80
Load more