Únete a Hablemos de Educación Especial de COPAA, un encuentro virtual por Zoom en español, facilitado por Daysi O, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y de Español de COPAA, el martes 6 de enero a la 1:00 p. m. (hora del Este). 🔗learn.copaa.org/products/hablemos-de-educacion-especial-espanol

Only 65 days left until the conference!  Don’t let finances hold you back, apply for the Beth Goodman Scholarship or our Registration Fee Discount.  Let's advocate together!  Learn more & apply today!  #COPAA2026 #Advocacy #Scholarships #IEP

The COPAA NavigateED Podcast, Season 1, is now available on both YouTube and Spotify. YouTube - youtube.com/@copaaorg?si... Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/5cU9LAf... Don't miss out, tune in today! #COPAANavigateED #Podcast

Happy Holidays from Denise Marshall, CEO of COPAA! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. We’re grateful for your support as we continue this important mission. #COPAA #HappyHolidays #2025

Happy Holidays from Chaunta Tsegaye, COPAA Board member and Social and Racial Equity Committee (SREC) co-chair!  Wishing you joy and rest this holiday season. #COPAA #HappyHolidays

¡Felices Fiestas de parte de Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y Lingüística de COPAA! #COPAA #FelicesFiestas #Español

Happy Holidays from Sandy Shove of Epic Advocacy and Consulting in Santa Barbara, California! #COPAA #HappyHolidays

Happy Holidays from all of us at COPAA! We’re grateful for our students, families, advocates, allied professionals, and attorneys. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. Wishing you warmth, joy, and time with loved ones. #COPAA #HappyHolidays #COPAACommunity #COPAATeam

Huge thanks to Colorado's Governor Jared Polis for signing a proclamation in celebration of IDEA! We're grateful for this recognition and its positive impact on our community. Special shoutout to Courtney Hanson for her support! #IDEA #Colorado #Gratitude

These hotel hallways are alive w/dynamic discussions among parents, students, staff, advocates, & attorneys. Together, let's LEARN, CONNECT, & ADVOCATE for change. Your voice matters! Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register #COPAA2026 #AdvocacyInAction

Hear from Lucia Frohling, COPAA's State and Local Policy Coordinator, as she shares her passion for supporting COPAA's mission and why she chooses to give.   Donate today: https://www.copaa.org/donations/donate.asp?id=6320 #COPAA #CommunitySupport #DonateNow #WhyIGive

Challenging Federal Government Impunity. The Case of Disability Law. Tools for holding the feds accountable for disability discrimination. www.bu.edu/bulawreview/...

MA @SenatorCynthiaCreem files bill to create a state database tracking SPED services, aimed at exposing inequities & improving accountability across districts. Transparency = stronger support for students.  👉 https://www.newtonbeacon.org/33690-2/  #SpecialEd #IDEA #EducationEquity #Massachusetts

Wisconsin State Rep. Cruz introduces the Keep Our Promise bill to boost state reimbursement for SPED costs—aiming to ease burdens on local districts & ensure equity for students w/disabilities. 👉 www.wispolitics.com/2025/rep-cru... www.wispolitics.com/2025/rep-cru... #SPED #IDEA #Wisconsin

Don’t forget to book your stay at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for the upcoming conference! Secure your room now to ensure a smooth stay. 👉https://book.passkey.com/event/51057962/owner/1487/home We can't wait to see you! #COPAA #COPAA2026

75 days left till we all CONNECT for an impactful experience. Don't miss out! - Book your hotel: book.passkey.com/event/510579... - Register for Hill Day: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co... - Join our Bootcamp and Conference! Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co... #COPAA2026

Ford Foundation video on the Life and Legacy of Judy Heumann, a disabled woman who forged her own path, insisted on equality, and led others to do the same. 🔗dredf.org/ford-foundation-releases-video-on-life-and-legacy-of-judy-heumann

Conozca a Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y en Español de COPAA. Acceso al idioma y relevancia cultural. Contacto: [email protected] #COPAA #Español

New report from NASEM: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) should be recognized as a long-term health condition. It emphasizes ongoing support for recovery and highlights personal stories that reflect TBI's lasting impacts. #TBI #HealthCare nationalacademies.org/projects/HMD-HSP-24-12

Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM ET for Advocate Late Nite with David & Cynthia! Don't miss Cynthia Moore's discussion on "Advocacy Without Apology" & how to fight LGBTQIA+ discrimination in schools. #AdvocateLateNite #LGBTQIA

⚠️ Congress’s deal reopens govt & reinstates 121 OSERS staff fired in Oct critical for overseeing IDEA & supporting students w/ disabilities. But protection may vanish after Jan 30. Read the full NPR report here: www.npr.org/2025/11/13/n... #IDEA #EducationEquity #Shutdown #OSERS

Join Us For The Last Parent Meeting Of 2025! Amy Bonn will lead a presentation on Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) for COPAA Parent Members. This free members-only event is brought to you by COPAA's Parent Committee. Registration: learn.copaa.org/p/parentmeet...

Check out this insightful article on the importance of civil rights protections for LRE and on effective strategies to increase success. aasa.org/resources/bl... #ProtectIDEA

Join Amy Bonn, Esq. as she leads a presentation on the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)on Monday, Dec 15, at 6 PM/ET at the COPAA Parent Committee. Members ONLY -members.www.copaa.org/page/joinus Registration learn.copaa.org/p/parentmeeting2025 #COPAA #ParentCommittee #MDR

🚨 Only 80 days until the 28th Annual COPAA Conference in the DMV! 🎉 Secure your stay at the Crystal Gateway Marriott! - book.passkey.com/event/510579... Don't miss our amazing sessions on March 3-8, 2026! Details: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co... #COPAA2026

COPAA is pleased to endorse the Keeping All Students Safe Act which was introduced in Congress today! Thank you Rep. Beyer, Rep. Hamadeh, Ranking Member @sanders.senate.gov, Senator Murphy, & Senator Murray for the commitment to ending the use of seclusion & reducing use of restraint on our children

In the 2020-2021 school year, more than 50,000 public school students were restrained or secluded. To protect students from these dangerous discipline practices, House and Senate education leaders reintroduced the bipartisan Keeping All Students Safe Act.

COPAA CEO Denise Marshall is featured in a recent @disabilityscoop.bsky.social article "ED Department Recalls Staffers Who Handle Complaints from Students with Disabilities". Read more - www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/12/11/e... #DisabilityRights #Education

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) just released an important brief, “Get the Facts: Students’ Rights are Unconditional,” highlighting the need for trans student rights. It emphasizes that using affirmed names/pronouns is vital for safety and wellbeing. transequality.org/resources/kn...

Join us TONIGHT for Advocate Late Nite at 9 PM ET, hosted by David & Cynthia!  TONIGHT is dedicated to questions on the Listserve. Don't miss out on the conversation, come join us for an engaging night of dialogue, insights, & community! Join COPAA - www.copaa.org/page/joinus #AdvocateLateNite

NEW BLOG POST Why We Must Protect IDEA and What Eleven States Get Right About Helping Kids with Dyslexia 🔗https://www.copaa.org/blogpost/895540/515715/Why-We-Must-Protect-IDEA-and-What-Eleven-States-Get-Right-About-Helping-Kids-with-Dyslexia #COPAA #Dyslexia #IDEA

🚨 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...

♿️ 50 yrs of IDEA brought progress, but advocates say it’s not enough. They want full funding, stronger enforcement, less segregation, & real inclusion in every classroom. Civil rights aren’t negotiable www.motherjones.com/politics/202... #IDEA50 #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #FullyFundIDEA

Congratulations to John Cronin from Johns Crazy Socks for being named to Forbes 30 Under 30! We are also thrilled to announce that John will be our Friday Night Keynote speaker at the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Read more - johnscrazysocks.com/blogs/news/j... #Forbes30Under30 #COPAA2026

Wisconsin schools spent more on special ed but will be reimbursed $140M less than expected. Advocates warn declining aid threatens IDEA’s promise. ⚖️ www.wpr.org/news/wiscons... #DisabilityRights #EducationForAll #FundingCrisis

Special education without the U.S. Department of Education? Join DREDF & @copaafape.bsky.social on Dec 9 to learn what’s at stake. Register now: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PiU7n1hQl-UFug_fAvD3Q#/registration

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

We're incredibly grateful to Murray, Baldwin, Sanders, Schumer, & all our colleagues for their unwavering support in protecting the Dept of ED! Your commitment to the rights of students w/disabilities is crucial. www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do... #SupportEducation #ProtectIDEA

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...

⏳ 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

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...

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

We can't, in our wildest imagination, understand how the secretary can fulfill her obligation under the law with so few staff,says our CEO. Denise Marshall. Read more about this important issue in the @npr.org article. www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...

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

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

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

More teachers are turning to AI to draft IEPs—but advocates warn of risks to privacy, accuracy & IDEA compliance. ⚠️ Students’ rights must come first! www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/18/c... #SpecialEducation #AI #IEPs #EdTech #Inclusion #Equity #ProtectIDEA

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!

🎉 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

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