COPAA Learning Center
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You can search by product type (learning paths, webinars, and e-publications). If you are looking for a particular topic, you can also search by category or keywords. If you want to learn more about our classes, all of which have live online components, please click here.
Learning paths are fully on-demand collections of recorded webinars and resources on a specific topic, which can be completed at your own pace.
Webinars are single-topic sessions offered either live on scheduled dates or on-demand for viewing anytime. The live webinar sessions can be viewed on our events calendar, which you can find on the left navigation.
E-publications are downloadable print resources, available as part of themed collections on key topics. There are no videos included in the e-publication paths.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/22/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Attorney Roundtables are brought to you by COPAA's Attorney Committee, co-chaired by Craig Goodmark and Jennifer Laviano. The April topic is Perfecting IDEA Claims led by Craig Goodmark, Esq. The first 30 minutes frame the issue, and the remaining 30 minutes are for an open discussion on cases, trends, strategies, best practices, etc. on the topic.
If you require ADA accommodations to access the online event, please email learningcenter@copaa.org.
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Contains 12 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/17/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Join us for this monthly session to welcome new members to the COPAA community and provide an overview of your membership. We review the website functionally, explain how to access key resources and of course, questions and answers. Learn how to make the most of your COPAA membership!
If you do not yet have a COPAA membership, please first apply here. Once approved, you will be able to register!
If you require accommodations, email learningcenter@copaa.org.
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Contains 14 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/16/2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
Meetings led by the Parent Committee on topics identified by COPAA Parent Members as important. The meetings are monthly. The first portion of the meeting is recorded (when the presenter is framing a topic), the discussion portion is not recorded.
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Contains 6 Component(s)
Parent Rights Under IDEA - Microlearning Learning Path includes the following webinars (10 minutes):
* Learn Your Rights Under IDEA
* Child Find Under IDEA
* Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)Sponsored by the Oak Foundation, these videos introduce key procedural safeguards to help families better understand special education law.
If you need accommodations to access these materials, please reach out to learningcenter@copaa.org. Please note: Captions are provided on recordings.
COPAA reviews the content in the Learning Center for accuracy, but because the law can change, please be sure to check that cited sources are still current law. Materials are for educational purposes only.
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Contains 13 Component(s)
Esta serie de 6 partes está diseñada para empoderar a estudiantes de educación especial y a sus familias, guiándolos a través del proceso de transición a la vida después de la secundaria. Usando un lenguaje sencillo y ejemplos prácticos, "Navegando el Futuro" desglosa los requisitos de la ley IDEA para la transición, transformando lo que puede parecer un proceso complejo en un viaje emocionante y manejable. Desde la creación de un plan de transición centrado en el estudiante dentro del IEP, hasta la exploración de opciones de empleo y vida independiente, y la conexión con agencias de apoyo para adultos, esta guía ofrece el conocimiento y las herramientas para que los estudiantes tomen un rol activo en la construcción de su propio futuro exitoso.
Por Favor recuerde: COPAA revisa el contenido del Centro de Aprendizaje para asegurar su precisión; sin embargo, como las leyes pueden cambiar, le recomendamos verificar que las fuentes citadas sigan vigentes. Estos materiales son únicamente para fines educativos.
