Únete a Hablemos de Educación Especial de COPAA, un encuentro virtual por Zoom en español, facilitado por Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y en Español de COPAA, cada dos semanas comenzando, el martes 6 de enero a la 1:00 p. m. (hora del Este)
En cada sesión, exploraremos temas relevantes para las familias y defensoras hispanohablantes. Puedes esperar una conversación acogedora, centrada en la comunidad, y consejos prácticos. (Este es un espacio informativo y no constituye asesoría legal).
Membresía: Este evento exclusivo es para miembros de COPAA e invitados registrados. Visita https://learn.copaa.org/Membresia para crear una cuenta. Si necesitas ayuda, envíanos un DM o escribe a Daysi@copaa.org con el asunto: “Membership – Hablemos de Educación Especial.”
Acomodaciones: Si necesitas acomodaciones para la reunión, escribe a Daysi@copaa.org e incluye en el asunto: “Accommodations Request – Hablemos de Educación Especial.”
¡Estamos emocionados de darte la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad!
¡Nos vemos el martes!

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.

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. 

The Pre-Hearing to Litigation Microlearning Path includes three short videos (20-30 minutes) compiled from our attorney roundtable series. COPAA's Attorney Roundtables are brought to you by COPAA's Attorney Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Laviano, Esq. and Craig Goodmark, Esq.
Videos
* Pre-hearing preparation with Craig Goodmark, Esq.
* Due Process with David Grey, Esq., and
* Litigation Strategies: Stay Put with Mandy Favaloro, Esq.

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. 

The Advocating for LGBTQ+ Students: Equity, Safety, and Support in Special Education e-publication series offers three conference white papers:

* Education Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Students: Understanding the Intersection of Disability and LGBTQ+ Identity 
* Creating a Safe and Affirming School Environment for LGBTQ Youth in the Era of Don't Say Gay Laws and More
* Navigating Struggles for Youth who are LGBTQ+ in Public Education

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. 

If you require ADA Accommodations to access the materials in this e-publication path, please email learningcenter@copaa.org.

This webinar is led by Selene Almazan, Esq, COPAA's Legal Director, and Denise Stile Marshall, M.S., COPAA's CEO.

Special education advocates are an important resource for families and a growing profession. Although there are currently no licensing requirements, educational requirements, or enforceable ethics codes for special education advocates; an advocate is expected to have knowledge and expertise concerning special education and its applicable federal and state laws and work within the bounds of those laws. Advocates fulfill many roles; however, an advocate may not give out legal advice to parents (i.e., practice law). What constitutes the practice of law varies from one jurisdiction to another. Participants in this session learn how the unauthorized practice of law is defined, interpreted, and applied in the courts. Strategy tips for avoiding UPL are also discussed. 

This webinar will be recorded. 

If you require ADA accommodations to access the live online event, please email learningcenter@copaa.org. 

This on-demand recording and digital toolkit is free for COPAA members and non-members. If you are not a COPAA member, please click here to create a free guest account. 

Purpose: In light of recent events in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and actions that threaten the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the rights of more than 8 million children with disabilities, we invite you to join a grassroots virtual Town Hall for parents, teachers, and advocates for children with disabilities.

Speakers will share insights about recent events and discuss actions you can take. Together we will use our collective voice to compel the Administration to protect children
with disabilities and urge Congress to help protect the IDEA, whose sole purpose is to ensure equitable access and opportunity to education for every child with a disability.

If you need accommodations to access the event, please reach out to learningcenter@copaa.org. Captions are provided and the event is being recorded. 

Cohosts:
The Center for Learner Equity, The Arc of the United States, Council for Exceptional Children, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress

Panelists:
Jen Coco, Interim Executive Director, The Center for Learner Equity
Katy Neas, CEO, The Arc of the United States
Chad Rummel, CEO, Council for Exceptional Children
Denise Marshall, CEO, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Stephanie Smith Lee, Policy and Advocacy Co-Director, National Down Syndrome Congress

The Protecting FAPE Learning Path includes the webinars listed below and their associated materials. 

* It's 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Children's Present Levels of Performance Are?  
* What is Specially Designed Instruction?
* The differences between substantive FAPE and procedural violations and why it matters
* The Logic and Leverage of Endrew F. in Special Education Litigation
* Decoding "Evidence-Based": Understanding the Levels of Evidence in Effective Intervention
* How to Create Strength-Based IEPs

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. 

COPAA's attorney tool kit is a series of white papers and slide decks on hot topics such as attorney fees, trail tactics, mediation, pre-hearing preparation, stay put, expedited due process, issue spotting, IEEs, compensatory education, settlement agreements, Section 504, Endrew F Standard, practical implications of the Perez case, and also features an eligibility checklist. It includes 11 white papers, four slide decks, and one checklist. 

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. 

Join us for the What Can and Should Go Into A 504 Plan? Webinar.  We'll discuss: 
* Rights of students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;
* What you can request to ensure that your child's educational needs are being met; 
* How to make those requests; and
* What to do if your child's current 504 Plan needs revisions.

Register to attend live or watch the session recording at your convenience.

If you require ADA accommodations to access the online event, please email learningcenter@copaa.org. 

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.