The Membership Committee is comprised of COPAA members from various geographic regions and member categories and works on activities, initiatives, and outreach geared towards membership growth, retention and expansion, identifying and addressing the needs of COPAA’s members, and addressing issues related to membership policies and their implementation.

Mallory Finn, Michael Gilberg and Tal Goldin co-chair this committee.

If you are not yet part of the Membership Committee, please submit your request to join by clicking here: https://connect.copaa.org/copaaconnecttab/joincommittees. This way you can access the online discussion, resources, and library for Membership.

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 Social and Racial Equity Committee focuses on COPAA's commitment to consider fully the intersectionality of disability, race, national origin, ethnic, cultural and/or religious identity, sexual/gender identity/sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status in our efforts to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families.

David Jefferson and Chaunta Tsegaye are co-chair of this committee.

If you require accommodations, email learningcenter@copaa.org.

If you are not yet part of the SREC Committee, please submit your request to join by clicking here: https://connect.copaa.org/copaaconnecttab/joincommittees. This way you can access the online discussion, resources, and library for the SREC community.

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.

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 en martes y miercoles.

Martes a la 1:00 PM hora del Este (10:00 AM hora del Pacifico) 
Miercoles a las 12:00 hora del Este (9:00 AM hora del Pacifico)

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, 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!

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.

Login with Guest and Member Account with the login button on the left navigation and then click register to register for the event. 

Join us to hear about COPAA’s new report that examines how private school choice programs are serving students with disabilities, as well as the implications of the recent and rapid expansion of this movement on students going forward.

When: Tuesday, January 26th at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. This event will be recorded for on-demand viewing. 

If you need ADA accommodations to access this event, please contact learningcenter@copaa.org.

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.