Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
@copaafape.bsky.social
COPAA Protects the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
🚨 Only 85 days left! Register for the 28th Annual COPAA Conference, March 3-8, 2026, at Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA.
Don’t miss Pre-Conference & Bootcamp sessions! ➡️ www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
Don’t miss Pre-Conference & Bootcamp sessions! ➡️ www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
🚨 Only 85 days left! Register for the 28th Annual COPAA Conference, March 3-8, 2026, at Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA.
Don’t miss Pre-Conference & Bootcamp sessions! ➡️ www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
Don’t miss Pre-Conference & Bootcamp sessions! ➡️ www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
Join us TOMORROW at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David and Cynthia will be diving into an insightful discussion featuring Jean Murrell Adams, Esq., who will share a fresh perspective on Child Find.
Don’t miss out!
#AdvocateLateNite #Mentoring #ChildFind
David and Cynthia will be diving into an insightful discussion featuring Jean Murrell Adams, Esq., who will share a fresh perspective on Child Find.
Don’t miss out!
#AdvocateLateNite #Mentoring #ChildFind
December 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join us TOMORROW at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David and Cynthia will be diving into an insightful discussion featuring Jean Murrell Adams, Esq., who will share a fresh perspective on Child Find.
Don’t miss out!
#AdvocateLateNite #Mentoring #ChildFind
David and Cynthia will be diving into an insightful discussion featuring Jean Murrell Adams, Esq., who will share a fresh perspective on Child Find.
Don’t miss out!
#AdvocateLateNite #Mentoring #ChildFind
Family of student w/autism wins in the Fifth Circuit in Extended School Year case
On November 21, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a victory for a student with a disability.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.copaa.or...
On November 21, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a victory for a student with a disability.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.copaa.or...
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Family of student w/autism wins in the Fifth Circuit in Extended School Year case
On November 21, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a victory for a student with a disability.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.copaa.or...
On November 21, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a victory for a student with a disability.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.copaa.or...
⏳ 90 days until we learn, connect & advocate together!
📅 Hill Day: Mar 3–4
📅 Pre-Conf: Mar 5–6
📅 Main Conf: Mar 7–8
🎓 SRI for ages 14–19: learn rights, build advocacy, create IEP presentations. ⚠️ Must have 10 students by 2/7.
👉 Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #SRI2026
📅 Hill Day: Mar 3–4
📅 Pre-Conf: Mar 5–6
📅 Main Conf: Mar 7–8
🎓 SRI for ages 14–19: learn rights, build advocacy, create IEP presentations. ⚠️ Must have 10 students by 2/7.
👉 Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #SRI2026
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
⏳ 90 days until we learn, connect & advocate together!
📅 Hill Day: Mar 3–4
📅 Pre-Conf: Mar 5–6
📅 Main Conf: Mar 7–8
🎓 SRI for ages 14–19: learn rights, build advocacy, create IEP presentations. ⚠️ Must have 10 students by 2/7.
👉 Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #SRI2026
📅 Hill Day: Mar 3–4
📅 Pre-Conf: Mar 5–6
📅 Main Conf: Mar 7–8
🎓 SRI for ages 14–19: learn rights, build advocacy, create IEP presentations. ⚠️ Must have 10 students by 2/7.
👉 Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #SRI2026
Thank you, Senators, for celebrating & issuing a resolution about IDEA today. We appreciate the bipartisan support for this lifeline law mandating that every child needs to learn according to their unique needs.
huffman.house.gov/media-center...
huffman.house.gov/media-center...
December 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Thank you, Senators, for celebrating & issuing a resolution about IDEA today. We appreciate the bipartisan support for this lifeline law mandating that every child needs to learn according to their unique needs.
huffman.house.gov/media-center...
huffman.house.gov/media-center...
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
Don't miss out as David & Cynthia dive into an important discussion about COPAA’s Strategic Plan. They'll be sharing insights, answering your questions, & exploring how this plan will shape the future of advocacy.
#AdvocateLateNite #StrategicPlan
Don't miss out as David & Cynthia dive into an important discussion about COPAA’s Strategic Plan. They'll be sharing insights, answering your questions, & exploring how this plan will shape the future of advocacy.
#AdvocateLateNite #StrategicPlan
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
Don't miss out as David & Cynthia dive into an important discussion about COPAA’s Strategic Plan. They'll be sharing insights, answering your questions, & exploring how this plan will shape the future of advocacy.
#AdvocateLateNite #StrategicPlan
Don't miss out as David & Cynthia dive into an important discussion about COPAA’s Strategic Plan. They'll be sharing insights, answering your questions, & exploring how this plan will shape the future of advocacy.
#AdvocateLateNite #StrategicPlan
This #GivingTuesday, join Denise Marshall, CEO of COPAA, in our mission to protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Your support is vital in helping us advocate for the rights of all students.
copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #COPAA
Your support is vital in helping us advocate for the rights of all students.
copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #COPAA
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This #GivingTuesday, join Denise Marshall, CEO of COPAA, in our mission to protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Your support is vital in helping us advocate for the rights of all students.
copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #COPAA
Your support is vital in helping us advocate for the rights of all students.
copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #COPAA
GivingTuesday is almost here!
But you don't have to wait to make a difference!
Your support is crucial in expanding COPAA’s reach and protecting students.
Together, we can make a powerful impact. Give today!
www.copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #SupportStudents #COPAA
But you don't have to wait to make a difference!
Your support is crucial in expanding COPAA’s reach and protecting students.
Together, we can make a powerful impact. Give today!
www.copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #SupportStudents #COPAA
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
GivingTuesday is almost here!
But you don't have to wait to make a difference!
Your support is crucial in expanding COPAA’s reach and protecting students.
Together, we can make a powerful impact. Give today!
www.copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #SupportStudents #COPAA
But you don't have to wait to make a difference!
Your support is crucial in expanding COPAA’s reach and protecting students.
Together, we can make a powerful impact. Give today!
www.copaa.org/donations/do...
#GivingTuesday #SupportStudents #COPAA
Join COPAA for an Attorney Roundtable on December 3rd at 1 PM ET with Alexis Casillas, Esq., covering Litigation Strategies. Exclusive to COPAA attorney members.
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
December 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Join COPAA for an Attorney Roundtable on December 3rd at 1 PM ET with Alexis Casillas, Esq., covering Litigation Strategies. Exclusive to COPAA attorney members.
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
Celebrating 50 Years of #IDEA!
On November 29, 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed into law, ensuring Children with Disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education.
Let's honor this progress and protect these rights for the future!
On November 29, 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed into law, ensuring Children with Disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education.
Let's honor this progress and protect these rights for the future!
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Celebrating 50 Years of #IDEA!
On November 29, 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed into law, ensuring Children with Disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education.
Let's honor this progress and protect these rights for the future!
On November 29, 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed into law, ensuring Children with Disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education.
Let's honor this progress and protect these rights for the future!
🎉 We’re 95 days away from the 28th annual COPAA Conference!
This year, your voice matters more than ever. Let’s learn, connect & advocate together.
👉 Join us, we need you.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #Advocacy
This year, your voice matters more than ever. Let’s learn, connect & advocate together.
👉 Join us, we need you.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #Advocacy
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🎉 We’re 95 days away from the 28th annual COPAA Conference!
This year, your voice matters more than ever. Let’s learn, connect & advocate together.
👉 Join us, we need you.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #Advocacy
This year, your voice matters more than ever. Let’s learn, connect & advocate together.
👉 Join us, we need you.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #Advocacy
Why I Give — Jesse Cutler, COPAA Board Chair
Your gift to COPAA strengthens the movement for educational equity.
Together, we build the collective strength of a movement that changes lives.
Donate today: www.copaa.org/donations/
#EducationEquity #DonateNow #COPAA
Your gift to COPAA strengthens the movement for educational equity.
Together, we build the collective strength of a movement that changes lives.
Donate today: www.copaa.org/donations/
#EducationEquity #DonateNow #COPAA
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Why I Give — Jesse Cutler, COPAA Board Chair
Your gift to COPAA strengthens the movement for educational equity.
Together, we build the collective strength of a movement that changes lives.
Donate today: www.copaa.org/donations/
#EducationEquity #DonateNow #COPAA
Your gift to COPAA strengthens the movement for educational equity.
Together, we build the collective strength of a movement that changes lives.
Donate today: www.copaa.org/donations/
#EducationEquity #DonateNow #COPAA
We’re THANKFUL for OUR entire COPAA community, children, families, advocates, attorneys, and all allied professionals.
We LEARN from you. We CONNECT with you. We ADVOCATE for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office reopens Monday, Dec 1.
#COPAA #Thanksgiving
We LEARN from you. We CONNECT with you. We ADVOCATE for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office reopens Monday, Dec 1.
#COPAA #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We’re THANKFUL for OUR entire COPAA community, children, families, advocates, attorneys, and all allied professionals.
We LEARN from you. We CONNECT with you. We ADVOCATE for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office reopens Monday, Dec 1.
#COPAA #Thanksgiving
We LEARN from you. We CONNECT with you. We ADVOCATE for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office reopens Monday, Dec 1.
#COPAA #Thanksgiving
🎉 Just 100 days until the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
Join us for a powerful lineup of advocacy, learning, and networking opportunities.
Mark your calendar, gather your team, and register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #100DayCountdown #AdvocateLearnConnect
Join us for a powerful lineup of advocacy, learning, and networking opportunities.
Mark your calendar, gather your team, and register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #100DayCountdown #AdvocateLearnConnect
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🎉 Just 100 days until the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
Join us for a powerful lineup of advocacy, learning, and networking opportunities.
Mark your calendar, gather your team, and register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #100DayCountdown #AdvocateLearnConnect
Join us for a powerful lineup of advocacy, learning, and networking opportunities.
Mark your calendar, gather your team, and register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #100DayCountdown #AdvocateLearnConnect
Join COPAA for an Attorney Roundtable on December 3rd at 1 PM ET with Alexis Casillas, Esq., covering Litigation Strategies. Exclusive to COPAA Attorney members.
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Join COPAA for an Attorney Roundtable on December 3rd at 1 PM ET with Alexis Casillas, Esq., covering Litigation Strategies. Exclusive to COPAA Attorney members.
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
Empower your teen's future!
Join the Student Rights Initiative at COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference. Ages 14-19, learn self-advocacy, laws, and more.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-sri #COPAA #SRI #COPAA2026
Join the Student Rights Initiative at COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference. Ages 14-19, learn self-advocacy, laws, and more.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-sri #COPAA #SRI #COPAA2026
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Empower your teen's future!
Join the Student Rights Initiative at COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference. Ages 14-19, learn self-advocacy, laws, and more.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-sri #COPAA #SRI #COPAA2026
Join the Student Rights Initiative at COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference. Ages 14-19, learn self-advocacy, laws, and more.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-sri #COPAA #SRI #COPAA2026
Thank you, Sen. Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov, for championing IDEA and standing with students with disabilities. Your leadership is crucial as IDEA turns 50. We’ll keep fighting for inclusive education.
#ProtectIDEA #InclusionMatters
#ProtectIDEA #InclusionMatters
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thank you, Sen. Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov, for championing IDEA and standing with students with disabilities. Your leadership is crucial as IDEA turns 50. We’ll keep fighting for inclusive education.
#ProtectIDEA #InclusionMatters
#ProtectIDEA #InclusionMatters
Communication Is a Human Right: Non-Speakers, Seclusion Bans & Disability Law w/COPAA." Our CEO, Denise Marshall, recently appeared on "The Lighter Side of the Spectrum" w/David Kaufer
Watch it on YouTube! - youtu.be/v3EMV3-18Bo?...
#CommunicationIsAHumanRight #COPAA
Watch it on YouTube! - youtu.be/v3EMV3-18Bo?...
#CommunicationIsAHumanRight #COPAA
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Communication Is a Human Right: Non-Speakers, Seclusion Bans & Disability Law w/COPAA." Our CEO, Denise Marshall, recently appeared on "The Lighter Side of the Spectrum" w/David Kaufer
Watch it on YouTube! - youtu.be/v3EMV3-18Bo?...
#CommunicationIsAHumanRight #COPAA
Watch it on YouTube! - youtu.be/v3EMV3-18Bo?...
#CommunicationIsAHumanRight #COPAA
Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia host a special session with Celeste Winders discussing family plans for immigrant families with disabled kids. Don’t miss it!
#AdvocateLateNite
David and Cynthia host a special session with Celeste Winders discussing family plans for immigrant families with disabled kids. Don’t miss it!
#AdvocateLateNite
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia host a special session with Celeste Winders discussing family plans for immigrant families with disabled kids. Don’t miss it!
#AdvocateLateNite
David and Cynthia host a special session with Celeste Winders discussing family plans for immigrant families with disabled kids. Don’t miss it!
#AdvocateLateNite
Join our very own Amy Bonn, Esq., Consulting Attorney at COPAA, in presenting w/Autumn’s Rainbow Youth Community Center.
TONIGHT, at 6PM/ET
Have questions? [email protected].
TONIGHT, at 6PM/ET
Have questions? [email protected].
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Join our very own Amy Bonn, Esq., Consulting Attorney at COPAA, in presenting w/Autumn’s Rainbow Youth Community Center.
TONIGHT, at 6PM/ET
Have questions? [email protected].
TONIGHT, at 6PM/ET
Have questions? [email protected].
Join COPAA on TODAY at 1PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Wheatly Gulmi, Esq., w/a presentation on Attendance Issues.
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #AttendanceIssues
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #AttendanceIssues
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join COPAA on TODAY at 1PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Wheatly Gulmi, Esq., w/a presentation on Attendance Issues.
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #AttendanceIssues
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #AttendanceIssues
Join us for the State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on November 19th at 1 PM ET! We’ll discuss 50 years of IDEA and its impact. Your voice matters, don’t miss this important conversation! #COPAA
November 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Join us for the State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on November 19th at 1 PM ET! We’ll discuss 50 years of IDEA and its impact. Your voice matters, don’t miss this important conversation! #COPAA
🚨 Attention Transition Gurus! 🚨
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia will be discussing crucial questions from our Listserv about Transition Planning & LRE.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia will be discussing crucial questions from our Listserv about Transition Planning & LRE.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is an event you won't want to miss!
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🚨 Attention Transition Gurus! 🚨
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia will be discussing crucial questions from our Listserv about Transition Planning & LRE.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia will be discussing crucial questions from our Listserv about Transition Planning & LRE.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Join COPAA on November 19th at 1PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Wheatly Gulmi, Esq., w/a presentation on Attendance Issues.
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #DueProcessHearings
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #DueProcessHearings
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join COPAA on November 19th at 1PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Wheatly Gulmi, Esq., w/a presentation on Attendance Issues.
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #DueProcessHearings
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #DueProcessHearings
Join our very own Amy Bonn, Esq., Consulting Attorney at COPAA, in presenting w/Autumn’s Rainbow Youth Community Center.
Don’t miss out, register today!
📷 Sign up here: forms.gle/aW1gcAzXHnsU...
Have questions? [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
Don’t miss out, register today!
📷 Sign up here: forms.gle/aW1gcAzXHnsU...
Have questions? [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join our very own Amy Bonn, Esq., Consulting Attorney at COPAA, in presenting w/Autumn’s Rainbow Youth Community Center.
Don’t miss out, register today!
📷 Sign up here: forms.gle/aW1gcAzXHnsU...
Have questions? [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
Don’t miss out, register today!
📷 Sign up here: forms.gle/aW1gcAzXHnsU...
Have questions? [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!