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COPAA Protects the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
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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):
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#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #DueProcessHearings
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November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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? info@autumnsrainbow.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Join us for the State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on November 20th at 1 PM ET!
We look forward to your participation!

#COPAA #DisabilityRights #Advocacy
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November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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COPAA is thrilled to share that Tracey Tozier, a COPAA Trained Advocate & the author of "Benny Speaks Up" (Mama Bulldog Book), will be featured on Global Book Network!
Don't miss the live premiere on YouTube at 7 PM ET!
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#BennySpeaksUp #TraceyLyonsTozier
Global Book Network - Tracey Lyons Tozier, author of Benny Speaks Up (Mama Bulldog Book)
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November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT! David & Cynthia will discuss the V family's challenges with their child's rare disability. Share ideas & support during this live session!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Happy Veterans Day!
Today, we honor our veterans & their families. Here’s a special message from Courtney Hansen about how COPAA supported her & military families.
Let’s appreciate the bravery of those who serve & support them.
#VeteransDay #MilitaryFamilies #Gratitude #COPAA
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Happy Veterans Day!
Check out a special message from David Beinke, the Special ED Marine, as we reflect on this important day.
#COPAA #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Today, we honor our veterans and their families.
Thank you for your courage and sacrifice! Let's advocate for justice, learn from their resilience, and connect with gratitude. #VeteransDay
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November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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A new teacher certification in Texas is changing the game for English learners with disabilities! Dual expertise = better support, stronger outcomes. Inclusion starts with preparation.

www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

#ELL #SpecialEducation #EdEquity #DisabilityRights
How One State is Leading the Way for English Learners With Disabilities
Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate.
www.edweek.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia welcome Robin Petty to discuss SSI in 2025, approval rates, & more. Don’t miss this essential session!
Info: impactdisabilitylaw.com/ssa-oho-hear...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The rights of children with disabilities are under threat.
Watch a National Town Hall where parents, educators & advocates discussed actions you can take to protect children with disabilities.
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#ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities
#ProtectIDEA
#DontTurnBackTheClock
Virtual Town Hall - To Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
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November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Registration is OPEN for the 28th Annual COPAA Conference/Hill Day happening on March 3 - 8, 2026!
Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation!
www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...

#COPAA2026 #HillDay #RegistrationOpen #JoinUs
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November 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The federal grant for Partnerships for Effective Practices in Transition and Inclusion a program helping teachers support disabled students was canceled for using DEI language. Punishing inclusion efforts hurts the kids who need it most.
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#SpecialEducation #DEI
UPDATE: Program to help teachers aid students with disabilities loses federal grant
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Despite recent staff reductions at the ED, Denise Marshall, our CEO of COPAA, encourages families to keep filing discrimination complaints with the Office for Civil Rights. Your voice matters—stay informed and advocate for change!
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Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: 'Our World Is On Fire'
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education's special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing "immediate harm" to students with disabilities, advocates warn.
www.disabilityscoop.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Our CEO, Denise Marshall, was featured in Education week!
Check out the full article for more!
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
#EquityInEducation #Advocacy #DeniseMarshall #COPAA
A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates Warn
The paperwork change could make it harder to track equity in special education, advocates said.
www.edweek.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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COPAA’s is excited to announce a new Learning Path — Protecting FAPE — designed to deepen your understanding of the laws, strategies, and best practices to ensure every child receives a Free Appropriate Public Education.

Registration link : learn.copaa.org/p/protecting...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tomorrow at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia will host a session titled "Ten Things I Wish Advocates Would Emphasize with Parents" featuring Dorene Philpot, Attorney
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November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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🚨 Join Us TODAY! Join our Virtual Town Hall at 4 PM ET to advocate for children with disabilities and support IDEA.
Let’s make a difference together! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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🚨 Maine has the 3rd highest % of students with disabilities—but the federal shutdown is putting their support at risk. Layoffs + stalled funding threaten teacher prep & behavior intervention programs statewide.
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#SpecialEd #MaineSchools #OSERSfirings
Federal special education layoffs could hit Maine schools hard, educators warn • Maine Morning Star
Recent staffing and funding cuts at the federal office that oversees special education are raising alarm among Maine educators and advocates who are warning that the impact on the state’s already vuln...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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NEW Live Webinar: Understanding Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) - Free for COPAA Members
Join Selene Almazan, Esq, COPAA's Legal Director, & Denise Marshall, M.S., COPAA's CEO, for a one-hour live webinar on UPL
Date: Nov 5th, 3 - 4 pm ET
Registration: learn.copaa.org/p/upl
NEW Live Webinar: Understanding Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) - Free for COPAA Members Join Selene Almazan, Esq, COPAA's Legal Director, & Denise Marshall, M.S., COPAA's CEO, for a one-hour live webinar on UPL Date: Nov 5th, 3 - 4 pm ET Registration: https://learn.copaa.org/p/upl
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🚨 Join Us Tomorrow! 🚨
Join our Virtual Town Hall TOMORROW, November 4, 2025, at 4 PM ET to advocate for children with disabilities and support IDEA.
Let’s make a difference together!
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨 Join Us Tomorrow! 🚨 Join our Virtual Town Hall TOMORROW, November 4, 2025, at 4 PM ET to advocate for children with disabilities and support IDEA. Let’s make a difference together! 👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROjpXDrPS76Hm2y3udCXbg#/registration
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Idaho school districts face a growing gap in SPED funding.

This November, levy ballots will ask local taxpayers to help close it making services for students w/disabilities more sustainable & equitable.
www.idahoednews.org/elections25/...

#IdahoEducation #SpecialEdFunding #Election2025
Special ed services show up more explicitly in November levy ballot language
Seven school districts seek more than $3.3 million in supplemental levy funds to pay for special education services.
www.idahoednews.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia will host "Advocate Mentoring: A Journey That Feeds Your Purpose" featuring attorney Daniel Garza.
The first Sunday of each month is dedicated to Advocate Mentoring.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Join a Virtual Town Hall
To Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm ET
Register for the Town Hall. URL: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Join a Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Co-Hosted by COPAA, Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, Council for Exceptional Children, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress
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November 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Cuts to the Dept. of ED could unravel IDEA protections for kids w/disabilities. Without federal oversight, states may ignore standards leaving military families who move often without consistent support. Our service members deserve stability, not uncertainty.
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Cuts at the Education Department Put Military Families’ Most Vulnerable Kids at Risk
The recent Department of Education layoffs that have diminished the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services are likely to exacerbate challenges that military families already face.
www.military.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:59 AM