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 11/18/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Attorney Roundtables are brought to you by COPAA's Attorney Committee, co-chaired by Craig Goodmark and Jennifer Laviano. The June 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 learningcenter@copaa.org.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 08/26/2026 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 August topic is Due Process led by David Grey, 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 30 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 08/20/2026 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 9 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 08/18/2026 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 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 07/28/2026 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 July topic is Attorney Fees led by Jon Zimring, 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 5 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/08/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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: chris@copaa.org.
If you need accommodations to participate, please contact learningcenter@copaa.org.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 07/07/2026 at 3:30 PM (EDT)
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.
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.”
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Contains 21 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/07/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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.
If you need accommodations, please contact learningcenter@copaa.org.
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Contains 2 Component(s)
Lo Que Necesita Saber sobre la Sección 504
UN SEMINARIO EN LÍNEA PARA FAMILIAS DE ESTUDIANTES CON DISCAPACIDADES
*El seminario web se presenta en inglés con interpretación simultánea al español. Las diapositivas también se tradujeron al español.
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Contains 2 Component(s)
In this webinar, you will learn:
* What is Section 504?
* Why must schools comply with Section 504?
* Legal Definition of Person with Disability
* Legal definition of physical or mental impairment
* Legal definition of major life activities
* Commonly asked questions - transition into college, student discipline, nonacademic activities, self-advocacy, and what are civil rights laws?If you need accommodations to access this webinar, please email learningcenter@copa
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