Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: Protecting the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
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Are you ready to lead policy change for students w/disabilities at the state & local level?
Join COPAA’s Change Makers Academy!
Registration opens June 15th.
Course starts Aug 14, 2026.
👉 learn.copaa.org/changemakera…
#COPAA #ChangeMakersAcademy
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California’s proposed budget boosts special education with $2.4B in ongoing funding — the largest investment in state history, according to Gov. Newsom: latimes.com/california/story…
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Well done advocates!
And thank you, Attorney General Kris Kobach, for withdrawing Kansas from the Texas v. Kennedy Section 504 lawsuit & for listening to the concerns of Kansans w/disabilities & their families.
Read the coalition letter here: tinyurl.com/4xmnv2c4
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Hear Amy Bonn, Esq., explain the key considerations of student discipline under Section 504.
Join COPAA & Vanderbilt University for a webinar titled "What You Need to Know About 504" TOMORROW from 3:00 PM/ET!
👉 Register now: copaa.org/page/training-prog…
#504PLAN
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Senate Republican, Bill Cassidy, who leads the panel that oversees the U.S. Department of Education, is entering his final months in office after losing his primary election battle: edweek.org/policy-politics/s…
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Join us for the COPAA Parent Committee Meeting on June 18 at 6 PM/ET! Discuss the year in review, Q&A, and more.
Members only, DM for a scholarship code!
More info: learn.copaa.org/products/par… #COPAA #ParentCommittee
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Thinking about college? With your 504 plan?
Rion discusses the transition to college for students with a 504 plan.
"What You Need to Know About 504" TOMORROW from 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET!
👉 Register now: copaa.org/page/training-prog…
#504Plan #COPAA #Vanderbilt
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COPAA is featured in the article, “Kaine & Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship Training to New Teachers,” by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine’s office. The article highlights efforts to strengthen educator support and mentorship nationwide - kaine.senate.gov/press-relea…
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Join COPAA's State & Local Policy Committee TODAY at 1 PM/ET for an informative session w/Chris, Courtney, Lucia, & Ramona Hattendorf. The discussion will focus on "Shifting the Burden: State Strategies to Restore Fairness in IDEA Due Process."
learn.copaa.org/p/slac2026
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In a room full of advocates, every conversation matters.
It's about connection, understanding, and care.
Together, we create spaces where every voice is heard.
#COPAA #MentalHealthMatters #AdvocacyInAction
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Alex emphasizes the extra accommodations in the Section 504 plan tailored to unique needs, offering support beyond academics and into adulthood. Join us this Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM/ET!
👉 Register now: copaa.org/page/training-prog…
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🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL! 🚨
The COPAA 2027 RFP is OPEN! 🎤
Submit your presentation by Aug. 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
copaa.org/page/2027-conferen…
Don't miss your chance to present!
#COPAA2027
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Join COPAA's State & Local Policy Committee on TOMORROW at 1 PM/ET for an informative session to discussion will focus on "Shifting the Burden: State Strategies to Restore Fairness in IDEA Due Process."
Register now: learn.copaa.org/p/slac2026
#COPAA #BurdenofProof
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SEAT 2.0 Alumni Spotlight - Carly Rosen
Her what Carly is currently working on.
#COPAA #SEAT #Advocate #Learn #Connect
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Ready to elevate your experience?
Join us for SEAT® 2.0 and unlock new opportunities!
Register now learn.copaa.org/seat
#COPAA #ApplicationsOpen #SEAT2
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Join COPAA for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Jen Esq., on June 17th at 1 PM ET, where she will present on "Cross of an Expert."
Registration (Members ONLY and Free) /learn.copaa.org/products/attorney-roundtable-cross-of-an-expert-free-for-copaa-members-members-only-event
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Excited to share that ReaAnne is all about saying YES to accommodations under Section 504!
Join COPAA and Vanderbilt University in this important webinar titled "What You Need to Know About 504" on June 11, 2026, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET!👉 Register now: copaa.org/page/training-prog…
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🚨 Ready to present at our 29th Annual COPAA Conference?
The RFP opens June 9 and closes August 11 at Midnight ET.
Topic previews drop next week, follow us for updates, and start preparing now! 🎤
#COPAA2027 #CallForPresenters #RFP
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COPAA Releases New Fact Sheet on the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
🔗- copaa.org/page/training-prog…
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Amy Bonn, Esq., provides valuable insights into students' rights under Section 504, and join COPAA and Vanderbilt University in this important webinar titled "What You Need to Know About 504" on June 11, 2026, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET!
👉 Register now: copaa.org/page/training-prog…
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