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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: Protecting the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
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Joined May 2009
The U.S. Dept. of Ed is expanding school choice for students with disabilities. But critics warn private schools aren't bound by IDEA, risking loss of key protections. #SpecialEducation #SchoolChoice #IDEA #OSEP #EdEquity.
k12dive.com
Increasing choice models will better help meet student and family needs, Diana Diaz-Harrison said at the OSEP conference.
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COPAA Community, join us TODAY at 11AM/ET for the Social & Racial Equity Committee (SREC) Monthly Meeting! .This is an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions & make your voice heard. We look forward to seeing you there! . #COPAA #SocialEquity #RacialEquity
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🚨 New On-Demand Learning Path!.Beyond Restraint, Criminalization & Exclusionary Discipline — Equip yourself to fight harmful discipline practices & advocate for disabled students. Learn anytime:
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COPAA has developed an Overview and Frequently Asked Questions resource to help COPAA members understand how ESEA waivers work and how advocates can engage in state applications for waivers. 🔗🔗
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COPAA members! .Don’t forget, Advocate Late Nite - Summer Session is TOMORROW at 1 PM EDT! Join us for an engaging session! .#COPAA #AdvocateLateNite
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COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference is March 5–8, 2026! Connect, learn & share with passionate advocates. Stay tuned for details—this will be unforgettable! #COPAA2026 #SaveTheDate #ConferenceExcitement
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Civil rights complaints are piling up as the Trump admin guts the ED Dept. Nearly half of OCR staff laid off, leaving 25K+ cases in limbo. Families fear delays, lost protections. #DisabilityRights #EducationCrisis #IDEA #SpecialEducation #EdLayoffs.
apnews.com
Data from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints has slowed as the Trump administration dismantles the agency.
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Join COPAA's State & Local Policy Community on August 13th at 1 PM/ET. Hear insights from COPAA Board Member Matt Cohen, Esq. on effective advocacy. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect!
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SEAT 2.0 Spotlight .Meet alum Kimberly Kizito—a fierce advocate making waves for students & families!.Read her inspiring story & see how SEAT 2.0 fuels change. #COPAA #SEAT20 #AdvocateSpotlight #SpecialEducation
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🚨 New On-Demand Webinar! .The Missing School Bus—Class action litigation & transportation for students with disabilities. Includes white paper + slides. Register:
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We're calling on youth ages 12–22 to share their experiences for our 504 Plan Survey! .Your voice is vital for a more inclusive future. Please share this widely to uplift youth perspectives! -
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📉 Chicago Public Schools faces a $734M budget hole after laying off 1,400+ staff — over half from SPED. Parents push back, calling for partnerships & state support instead of cuts. #CPSBudgetCrisis #SPED #DisabilityRights #FundOurSchools #EdEquity.
nbcchicago.com
Chicago Public Schools is facing a massive budget hole, as the district needs to find $734 million in funding or make cuts equaling that amount.
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Join Missy A. and Theresa S. for the Parent Committee Meeting: Post Secondary Transition Planning on August 18 at 6 pm EDT. For more information or registration, visit: #COPAA #parentcommittee
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Disability advocates in WA are sounding the alarm! Hundreds of special ed records may be deleted under new policy — risking access to vital services for 143K+ students. Transparency matters!. #DisabilityRights #SpecialEducation #RecordsMatter #EdEquity.
seattletimes.com
Hundreds of documents that special education advocates say are a roadmap to critical services have been deleted from the state education department's website.
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Our CEO, Denise Stile Marshall's a guest blogger on AUCD this month -Â Celebrating Mills and the Families Who Won This Important Case.
aucdpolicytalk.org
Denise Stile Marshall, MS is the CEO of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. Mills vs. Board of Education of the District of Columbia is a landmark case decided by the U.S. District …
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite – Summer Session on TODAY at 1 PM EDT!. David and Cynthia are back for our 8th session, diving into the basics of IEP translation and Special Education in Spanish with Felix Ramos Jr. Don’t miss it!. #AdvocateLateNite #SPED #IEP #BilingualEd.
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SEAT 2.0 Advocate Spotlight! .We're highlighting alum Dr. Brandi Tanner—an inspiring voice in special education advocacy. Catch her story & stay tuned for more SEAT 2.0 features! #COPAA #SEAT20 #AdvocateSpotlight
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite – Summer Session on August 5th at 1 PM EDT!.David and Cynthia are back for our 8th session, diving into the basics of IEP translation and Special Education in Spanish with Felix Ramos Jr.Don’t miss it!.#AdvocateLateNite #SPED #IEP #BilingualEd
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