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Join COPAA's State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on April 8 at 1 PM ET! Don't miss insights from Chris R & his team on IDEA's Set-Aside Funds for state-level activities.
Be part of the discussion!
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/phzrmjokea
#COPAA
#ThrowbackThursday to the SEAT alum mixer at the 28th Annual COPAA Conference! It was a fantastic event filled with networking, learning, and unforgettable memories. Can't wait for the next one! #SEAT #COPAA #ThrowbackThursday
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Join David and Cynthia for Advocate Late Nite, TONIGHT at 9 PM ET for engaging discussions!
This week, we’re diving into IEP Season, Due Process, and Pro Se topics.
Don’t miss it!
#AdvocateLateNite #COPAA
Just attended the COPAA conference & gained amazing resources for my case! Feeling like I was in the right place at the right time.
Check out story in The Tidewater News
https://f.mtr.cool/yvmlfkvoiz
#COPAA #Advocacy
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Join David and Cynthia for Advocate Late Nite TONIGHT at 9 PM ET for engaging discussions!
This week, we're diving into IEP Season with a special focus on the most "Unique Comments Heard in IEP Meetings."
Don't miss out!
#AdvocateLateNite #COPAA #IEP
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World Down Syndrome Day
Let's come together to advocate for the rights & dignity of all individuals w/disabilities.
Every voice matter, and together, we can create a more inclusive world.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusionMatters #COPAA
Check out our latest NavigateEd podcast episode "Partnering to Fight Forward for Our Children and Educators."
Spotify - https://f.mtr.cool/rvmhusbflf
and YouTube - https://f.mtr.cool/upefkyrosb
#COPAA #NEA #NavigateED #InclusivePractice
What a memorable night! 🎉
Huge thanks to Highline RXR for hosting our 28th COPAA Conference Kick Off Dinner.
Connecting with families, attorneys & advocates made it unforgettable!
Here's to our community!
#COPAA #HighlineRXR
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A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors of the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
Your support makes a difference!
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact us at membership@copaa.org.
#COPAA #COPAAConference #sponsors
#ThrowbackThursday to our 28th Annual COPAA Conference! 🎉
Grateful for keynote speakers John and Mark Cronin from John’s Crazy Socks.
Their inspiring story highlighted the incredible value of individuals with disabilities in the workforce!
#Inclusion #COPAA
Únete a Hablemos de Educación Especial de COPAA con Daysi O. HOY a la 1:00 PM hora del Este (10:00 Pacífico).
Regístrate ahora: https://f.mtr.cool/oylxbiceju
#COPAA #HablemosDeEducaciónEspecial #español
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Join David & Cynthia for Advocate Late Nite, TONIGHT at 9 PM ET, for engaging discussions!
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Chaunta Tsegaye, SREC Co-Chair, who will provide an insightful overview of the Social Racial Equity Committee (SREC)
#AdvocateLateNite #COPAA #SREC
Pre-Hearing to Litigation Microlearning Path (Short Videos)
Free Members-only learning opportunity
Registration: https://f.mtr.cool/pracgrmowg
#COPAA #LearningCenter #Microlearning #Litigation
2.0 Alumni Spotlight - Sarah Baum - empoweryouadvocacy@spedoc.net
When asked for advice to new special education advocates, Sarah shared valuable insights.
Check out her inspiring reply!
#COPAA #SEAT
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Join COPAA's Social and Racial Equity Committee on Friday March 20th at 11AM ET for our monthly meeting!
Register now - https://f.mtr.cool/hkykojzbjm
Questions? Email copaa@copaa.org.
#COPAA #SREC
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Join us for the Louisiana Student Self-Advocacy Training!
Intro Virtual Session on April 9th & In-Person on April 12th, 1-6 PM. Lunch provided!
Registration Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#COPAA #FHFofGNO # #StudentAdvocacy
COPAA's Parent Committee: Highlights from the 2026 COPAA Conference
register, please visit: learn.copaa.org/products/parent-meetings...
#COPAA #ParentCommittee #COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Join us for the Louisiana Student Self-Advocacy Training!
Intro Virtual Session on April 9th & In-Person on April 12th, 1-6 PM. Lunch provided!
Registration Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#COPAA #FHFofGNO # #StudentAdvocacy
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Full breakfast for the sponsors. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background overlay reads Coffee Breaks at the Conference
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☕🎤 Coffee Breaks at the Conference is a short series featuring quick chats w/presenters, advocates, & attendees.
Join us between sessions for bite-sized insights & memorable moments in SPED advocacy.
Stay tuned to our social media for this limited series!
#COPAA #CoffeeBreaks
Coming soon to COPAA Micro-Learning!
Tune in as Susan Bruce shares what we have in store.
🔗 https://youtu.be/6FBV0eb5Nm4
Stay tuned!
#COPAA #MicroLearning
Tell Congress: Protect Children with Disabilities, Oppose Moving IDEA out of ED
U.S. Senators -
www.senate.gov/general/resources/pdf/se...
U.S. Representative
www.house.gov/representatives/find-you...
#COPAA #IDEA #Congress.
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Lisa A. Hernandez, Esq., and SEAT 2 alumna Danielle Ward, alongside advocate Parul Khemka, met with Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey.
Together, we are making our voices heard!
#Advocacy #HillDay #NewJersey #COPAA #COPAA2026
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A great day on Capitol Hill with Amy Cupp and Todd Young from Indiana during her COPAA Hill Day visits!
It's always inspiring to see advocacy in action and discuss important issues that affect our community.
#COPAA #Advocacy #Indiana #COPAAHillDay #COPAA2026
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Michele Kule-Korgood, Esq., with Congressman Thomas Suozzi at COPAA Hill Day during the 28th annual COPAA Conference.
#COPAA #COPAA2026 #COPAAHillDay
Join us for COPAA Hill Day at the 28th Annual Conference! Advocate to keep the Department of Education intact, fully fund IDEA, support the Keeping All Students Safe Act, and protect civil rights for students with disabilities. See you on the Hill! #COPAA #COPAAHillDay
#COPAA2026
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Join us at the COPAA Awards Luncheon as we honor our awardees!
🏆 Jodi Siegel - Alice K. Nelson Mentorship Award
🏆 Margaret A. Kohn - Champion Award
🏆 Seth M. Galanter - Diane Lipton Award
🏆 Jonathan Zimring - Lifetime Achievement Award
#COPAA #COPAA2026
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Join David and Cynthia TONIGHT at 9 PM ET for Advocate Late Nite!
Featuring John Muniz of Walsh Gallegos, Juliana Swan, and the SpecialEdMarine. We’re discussing how collaboration, not conflict, drives better outcomes for students.
#COPAA #AdvocateLateNite
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3 days left, conference goers! Just 3!
A big thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, NESCA, for sponsoring the following event: Coffee Break
Learn more about NESCA - https://nesca-newton.com/
#COPAA #NESCA #DC #DMV
Join Mallory Legg, Esq., from the COPAA Membership Committee at the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
Mallory will also be presenting alongside Maureen Esq., and Daniel H., PhD.
🔗https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA
Flyer for Louisiana Student Self-Advocacy Training featuring Shemica Allen, Chris Roe, and Laura S. Nata, with April virtual and in-person session details and COPAA registration information.
Join us for the Louisiana Student Self-Advocacy Training!
Intro Virtual Session on April 9th & In-Person on April 12th, 1-6 PM. Lunch provided!
Registration Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5VEUa...
#COPAA #FHFofGNO # #StudentAdvocacy
