COPAA Online Training
the below search functions to locate an online training. Only trainings that are on demand or currently open for registration will appear.
You can search by product type (classes, learning paths, webinars).
Learning Paths are fully on-demand collections of recorded webinars and resources on a specific topic. You are able to complete the learning paths at your own pace and at your convenience, as there are no required live online sessions. Some of our learning paths offer a printable certificate of attendance upon completing the learning path. You can find which learning paths provide certificates in the description.
Online classes include live online class sessions, assignments with personalized grading, an opportunity to interact with peers and instructors, and have a specific class schedule to follow. Some classes offer recorded class content with a live sessions for Q&A and interactive activities and other classes are 100% live and online. Check the class description for more details. You will receive a printable certificate of completion after successfully complete the course requirements. If CLEs are applicable, it is noted in the course description.
Stand alone webinars offer an option for those who may not want to engage in a full learning path, but are interested in a single webinar topic. Most of our webinars are on demand and pre-recorded. The live webinars are noted in our upcoming events calendar and in the description of the event. The live webinars may be in a roundtable format or more informal format. Please check the description for details.
E-publications are either stand alone publications or a series of publication pulled together on a particular topic. We are offering e-publications for those who prefer to read (rather than watch a webinar) and all of the materials are downloadable to your device.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 09/17/2025 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 September topic is Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs) led by Mayra Lira, 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.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 07/22/2025 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 July topic is Section 504 led by COPAA's Legal Director, Selene Almazan. The first 30 minutes frame the issue, and the remaining 30 minutes are for an open discussion on cases, trends, strategies, best practices, etc.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 06/18/2025 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 June topic is Post-Secondary Transition led by Lisa Hernandez, 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.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 05/28/2025 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 July roundtable topic is Client Management ed by Jennifer Laviano, 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. Please note the attorney roundtables are not recorded, as they are informal discussions and not a formal training tool like a webinar. This allows participants (who are mostly attorneys) to ask questions about their cases, strategies, trends, best practices, without worrying about a recording. A slide deck is usually provided for the roundtables and captions are always added to the meeting. If you require accommodations please email learningcenter@copaa.org.
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Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05/20/2025 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 (https://www.copaa.org/page/joinus). Once approved, you will be able to register!
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Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05/19/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
Meetings led by the Parent Committee on topics identified by COPAA Parent Members as important. The meetings are monthly and are not recorded as they are informal.
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This e-publication includes (there are no videos): * An IEP checklist by COPAA * An IEE checklist by COPAA * An Endrew F Talking Points by Understood.org * An Endrew F worksheet by Understood.org * A list of questions by the Pacer Center * A directory of each state's department of education website by Wrightslaw * Sample Letter on Requesting Letters by COPAA * Sample Letter on Requesting an Initial Evaluation provided by Wrightslaw to COPAA * Sample Letter on Following up after an IEP Meeting provided by Wrightslaw to COPAA
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Advocate Starter Kit was created by the COPAA Advocate Committee. It includes: * COPAA's voluntary code of ethics, * sample client agreement, client intake, client log, parent authorization / release of information, and * a fact sheet on Advocates in the IEP Meeting.
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The learning path includes the white paper, slide decks, and recordings of the below sessions: * Effective Negotiation Strategies in Special Education Context - Michelle Scavongelli and Tim Sindelar * Trail Tactics from a Trial Lawyer - Amy Langerman * IEEs to Due Process Winning Expert Strategies - Mandy Leigh and Damien Troutman * Let's Make a Deal - Negotiating IDEA Settlement Agreements - Kathryn Newell * How to Lose Dealing with Adverse Administrative Decisions - Jean Murrell Adams and David M. Grey
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COPAA Parent Committee Co-Chairs, Missy Alexander and Theresa Sester, are facilitating a Parent Member meeting to gain insight on what parents hope to gain from their COPAA membership, provide information on the Parent Committee, notify parent members where to submit feedback for upcoming Parent Committee events and resources, review what resources are available to COPAA parent members, and more!
