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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 15

ED Briefing Focuses on Pending Role of HHS & IDEA OSERS briefed on ED-HHS agreement. No takeover of IDEA, but concerns over staff cuts & oversight. 🔗https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.copaa.org/resource/resmgr/docs/2026_docs_/idea_state_monitoring.pdf 🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qjzue7H2Hk

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 14

Join David and Cynthia TODAY at 1 PM/ET for Advocate Late Nite - Summer Session! Don’t miss our powerful conversation featuring guest Dr. Lesli Doan, from Rooted Nomad Psychology. Register now - https://learn.copaa.org/products/advocate-late-nite-2026 #COPAA #ALN #RootedNomadPsychology

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 13

Classes for COPAA's State & Local Change Makers Academy start on August 14, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible opportunity to learn and grow. Ready to make a difference? Register now - https://learn.copaa.org/changemakeracademy #ChangeMakers #COPAA #RegistrationOpen

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 12

July is Disability Pride Month! Celebrate the strengths and contributions of people with disabilities and help create a world where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and belongs. #COPAA #DisabilityPride

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 11

235 days until #COPAA2027 in San Diego! Join us to learn, connect, and advocate. Don’t miss the chance to submit your presentation by Aug 11! - https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp Let’s make a difference together! #COPAA2027

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 9

Join us TONIGHT at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT for a Q&A session for interested presenters. 🔗RFP - https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp 🔗Topics - https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp-topics #COPAA2027 #CallForProposals #ConferenceSpeaker #QandA #Presenters #JoinUs

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 8

Join us this Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT to meet w/Conference Committee & learn more about submitting your request for proposals. RFP - https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp Topics - https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp-topics #COPAA2027

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 6

Are you a family caregiver of a child w/a Section 504 plan at school? Or are you an individual w/disability currently utilizing a Section 504 plan? Join COPAA & Vanderbilt for new research training opportunities specifically designed for you! Register: https://redcap.link/ywd99oaq

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 6

Advocate Late Nite - Summer session kicks off TOMORROW at 1 PM/ET! Join Cynthia & David for a presentation featuring our guest, Lisa Mosko Barro from SpEducational - www.speducational.org. 🔗https://learn.copaa.org/products/advocate-late-nite-2026 #AdvocateLateNite #COPAA #SpEducational

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 4

Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate independence, community, and the power of advocacy. Wishing you a safe, joyful holiday with family and friends. #FourthOfJuly #COPAA #Advocacy

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jul 3

🎤 Could you be our next presenter? Join COPAA's Presenter Q&A on July 9 at 5 PM/PT. 🔗Request for Presentations https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp Ask questions, learn the RFP process, and take the stage! #COPAA2027

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 30

Last day for early‑bird pricing! Ready to lead systems‑level change for students with disabilities? Join COPAA’s State & Local Change Makers Academy starting Aug 14—spots are limited! Register now: https://learn.copaa.org/changemakeracademy #COPAA #ChangeMakersAcademy

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 30

Join us for SEAT® 2.0 and unlock new opportunities! Register now - https://learn.copaa.org/seat #COPAA #ApplicationsOpen #SEAT2

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 30

Are you ready to lead transformative, systems‑level change that improves outcomes for students w/disabilities where you live? Join us : https://learn.copaa.org/changemakeracademy #COPAA #ChangeMakersAcademy ALT - A promotional video of Courtney Hansen for the State & Local Change Makers Academy

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 29

Advocate Late Nite - Summer session, TOMORROW at 1 PM/ET! Join Cynthia and David as they discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advocacy cases. 🔗https://learn.copaa.org/products/advocate-late-nite-2026 #AdvocateLateNite #COPAA #AI

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 27

SEAT 2.0 Alumni Spotlight - Carly Rosen Share an advocacy success story #COPAA #SEAT #Advocate #Learn #Connect

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 25

Are you ready to lead policy change for students with disabilities at the state and local level? Join COPAA’s State & Local Change Makers Academy, a fully online course for emerging and experienced systems change advocates. Register https://learn.copaa.org/changemakeracademy #ChangeMakers #COPAA

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 24

🎤 We want to hear from YOU! Share your expertise at COPAA 2027. Submit your presentation proposal by Aug. 11, 2026. 🔗https://www.copaa.org/page/2027-conference-rfp Unite advocates. Protect rights. Change lives. #COPAA2027

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 23

Únete a nosotros HOY a las 3:30 p. m. (hora del este) para hablar sobre educación especial con Daysi Ortiz. Regístrate ahora -https://learn.copaa.org/products/hablemos-de-educacion-especial-espanol #COPAA #HablemosDeEducaciónEspecial #español

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 22

Advocate Late Nite - Summer session kicks off TOMORROW at 1 PM/ET! Join Cynthia and David as they chat with guest Andrew Feinstein from Government Relations. Don’t miss it! 🔗https://learn.copaa.org/products/advocate-late-nite-2026 #AdvocateLateNite #COPAA #GovernmentRelations

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 22

COPAA and partners condemn DOJ's interpretation of Olmstead: Action demonstrates the Administration’s clear intent to misapply the law against the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 22

SEAT 2.0 Alumni Spotlight - Carly Rosen What advice would you give to new special education advocates? #COPAA #SEAT #Advocate #Learn #Connect

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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 22

We conclude this Father's Day with a heartfelt message from Jesse Cutler Esq, our COPAA board chair, to all dads. Happy Father’s Day, COPAA Community. #COPAA #Father'sDay #HappyFathersDay #DadLove ALT - A video of Jesse Cutler Esq. for a Happy Father’s Day message to all dads.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 22

Demian and Samantha Garcia-Monroy from SNACS wish all the Dadvocates a Happy Father's Day! #FathersDay #DadLove #COPAA #Dadvacates ALT- A video message from Demian and Samantha Garcia-Monroy from SNACS in California, on this Happy Father’s Day.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 21

Craig Goodmark, Esq., is reaching out to fathers this Father's Day to support them as they advocate for their children. #FathersDay #DadLove #COPAA ALT- A video message from Craig Goodmark, Esq. from Atlanta, on this Happy Father’s Day.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 21

Hear from Jack Robinson, Esq., as he expresses his gratitude to all the dads this Father's Day. #FathersDay #DadLove #COPAA ALT- A video message from Jack Robinson Esq. from Colorado, on this Happy Father’s Day.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 21

Alex Ortiz les desea a todos los padres un feliz Día del Padre. #DíaDelPadre #AmorDePapá #COPAA ALT- Un mensaje en video de Alex Ortiz desde California, en este Feliz Día del Padre.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 21

Eric Hall, a father and grandfather from NC, wishes all the dads a Happy Father's Day! #FathersDay #DadLove #COPAA ALT- A video message from Eric Hall from North Carolina, on this Happy Father’s Day.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 21

We're kicking off Father's Day with a message for our board chair, Jesse Cutler, Esq. Happy Father's Day! #COPAA #FathersDay #DadLove ALT - A video message from Jesse Cutler, Esq, on this Happy Father’s Day

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates@copaafape· Jun 20

More than a logo. It's a community of parents, students, advocates, attorneys, and educators united for change. COPAA 2027 is coming! #COPAA2027 #WeAreCOPAA