Attorney Roundtables are brought to you by COPAA's Attorney Committee, co-chaired by Craig Goodmark and Jennifer Laviano. The December topic is Building Testimony Outlines led by Michele Kule-Korgood, 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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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.

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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.

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. 

Attorney Roundtables are brought to you by COPAA's Attorney Committee, co-chaired by Craig Goodmark and Jennifer Laviano. The November topic is Cross of an Expert led by Jen 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. on the topic.

If you require ADA accommodations to access the online event, please email [email protected].

Military-connected families raising children with disabilities face unique challenges that often combine the uncertainty of military life with the complexity of special education law and advocacy. Every PCS move brings new questions: Will the new district provide comparable services? What should I do before we leave? How can I ensure my child's IEP reflects their actual needs? What happens if there's an ongoing dispute with the current district?

Join fellow military-connected COPAA members for a conversation-based webinar as we share stories, lessons learned, practical strategies, and legal insights from our collective experiences navigating special education across duty stations.

If you require ADA accommodations to access this event, please email [email protected] at least 24 hours before the webinar. Captions will be provided, and the webinar will be recorded. 

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! 

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This group serves as a place for COPAA members active or hoping to become more active in policy advocacy to learn, share resources and increase their effectiveness as change makers in their local community and state. COPAA serves as the group convener, providing online space and assistance for individuals and groups to collaborate as part of a vibrant community. Please reach out to the group manager Chris Roe if you have questions: [email protected].

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Join this active community, which meets twice weekly via Zoom for training and discussion tailored to non-attorney special education advocates and allied professionals. Captions are provided.

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Public education and civil rights leaders discuss the dangerous federal voucher program and its potential impact on students, schools, and communities. Featuring Denise Forte (EdTrust), Derrick Johnson (NAACP), Denise Marshall (COPAA), Princess Moss (NEA), Andrea Senteno (MALDEF), and Randi Weingarten (AFT), this webinar explores educational equity, accountability, and the future of public education.

Attorney Roundtables are brought to you by COPAA's Attorney Committee, co-chaired by Craig Goodmark and Jennifer Laviano. The October topic is Discipline led by Lindsay Appell and Chelsea Helena, 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 [email protected].