☕🎤 Join us for Coffee Breaks at the Conference with Elle Sanderson from #COPAA2026!
Catch insightful chats with advocates, parents, and more.
Stay tuned!
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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
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Join Missy A. & Theresa S., the chairs of the COPAA Parent Committee, TONIGHT at 6PM/ET as they recap the highlights from the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
👉 register: learn.copaa.org/products/parent-meetings...
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COPAA's Parent Committee: Highlights from the 2026 COPAA Conference
register, please visit: learn.copaa.org/products/parent-meetings...
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#ThrowbackThursday to the 28th Annual COPAA Conference! 🎉
Huge thanks to Marcie H. and Kelly M. for their amazing contributions.
We appreciate you both!
#COPAA2026 #ThankYou #COPAAConference
🎉 A heartfelt thank you from Marcie H. to our 38 sponsors and 12 exhibitors for their generous support of the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
#Community #COPAAConference #ThankYou
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Join us for the Judith A. Gran Case Law Review an event that consistently fills the room with legal minds and enthusiasts!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network.
Sponsored by Reisman Gran Zuba.
#JudithGranReview #COPAA026 #COPAAConference
COPAA conference has had a very eventful day… but don’t leave yet because we have breakout session IIII from 4:45 to 6:00 PM.
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference #COPAAPresenters #coffeebreak
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We are thrilled to welcome renowned civil rights attorney Catherine Lhamon as a speaker at the 2026 COPAA Town Hall!
Join us for this informative session where she will share her insights and expertise.
📍 General Session Sponsored by: Vanaman German LLP
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Join us TODAY, Friday, March 6, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM for our half-day sessions! Featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Education Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Students: Navigating Uncharted Waters Presented by: Simone Chriss & @Sonja Kerr
Documenting a Case from A-to-Z Presented by: Law Offices of N Jane Dubovy & Emily Hart
Excited for #COPAA2026!
Join us TODAY, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, for our half-day sessions!
Documenting a Case from A-to-Z by: Law Offices of N Jane D & Emily H
Education Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Students: Navigating Uncharted Waters by Simone C & Sonja K
#COPAAConference
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🎉 Exciting news from the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
Yesterday, Jennifer Esq., along w/ Craig Esq., and Michele Esq., presented a valuable session on Impartial Due Process Hearing Training.
It's great to see such important topics being discussed in our community!
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Shemica S. Allen, Ilana Lopez, Daysi Ortiz, and Nicole Santiago at Thursday's Evening Reception
Shemica S. Allen, Ilana Lopez, Daysi Ortiz, & Nicole Santiago attended the Thursday Evening Reception!
A huge thank you to all our 2026 sponsors for making this event possible.
Here’s to building connections and creating memories together!
#Community #COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Join us for our immersive Two-Day Sessions!
Gain insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded individuals.
Don't miss out!
#TwoDaySessions #ExpertInsights #NetworkingOpportunity #COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
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COPAA COMMUNITY, we’re HERE!
Safe travels to the COPAA conference.
For Reagan National Airport (DCA): Complimentary shuttle runs 5 AM - 12 AM.
Share tips for other airports below!
Stay tuned on social media for updates as the conference BEGINS.
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference #DC #ArlingtonVA
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Use of IQ Score to Determine Eligibility for Adult Services vs. Qualifying for Adult Intellectual Disability Services: Use of the IQ score
Presenters: Andrew A. Feinstein, Esq., & Dr. Nicholas Gelbar
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Education Advocacy in Indian Country: Why It Matters and How You Can Help
Presenter: Alexis M. DeLaCruz
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
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NEXT FRIDAY!
I'm excited to be presenting "From High School to Higher Ed: Aligning Transition Services with Postsecondary Realities" with Kelley Challen at the COPAA conference. Reserve your spot: https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference #COPAAPresenters
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Education Advocacy in Indian Country: Why It Matters and How You Can Help
Presenter: Alexis M. DeLaCruz
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
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Representing Students with Disabilities in Carceral Settings: Empowering Youth, Navigating Roadblocks, and Looking Forward
Presenter: Elijah Moffe, & Cari Carson
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Artificial Intelligence in Special Education: Understanding Its Game-Changing Impact in Special Education and Leveraging It in Your Practice
Presenters: Allison Hetog, MA, JD, & Attorney Dana Jonson,
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Medicaid for Advocates: Mental Health Support Beyond the IEP
Presenters: Sarah Hess, Theo Grant-Funck, Katie Shelton, & Barbara Cohen
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Litigation to Challenge Systemic Disability Discrimination in Education
Presenters: Todd Gluckman, & Allie Horwitz
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Creating Educational Plans for Students with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Presenter: Lauren Fairbanks, Esq.
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
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Advocacy Under Pressure: Mastering Communication in Contentious IEP Meetings
Presenter: Virginia Spencer
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background
Exhaustion and ADA/504 Claims after Perez
Presenters: Ellen Saideman, Esq. & Michele G. Scavongelli, Esq.
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Addressing the Transition Cliff: Strengthening Legal Arguments and Transition Planning for Older Youth to Secure Financial Well-being
Presenter: Claire Grandison
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
From Adversity to Advocacy: Building Affirming School Environments for LGBTQ+ Youth
Presenter: Jordan LeVan
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Policy in the Balance: COPAA's Policy and Advocacy Leadership in Washington, DC
Presenters: Laura Kaloi, COPAA Federal Policy Advisor, & Denise Marshall, COPAA CEO
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
Promotional graphic for the COPAA 28th Annual Conference. Presentation title and featuring headshots of Presenter(s) and their names. Event details include Crystal Gateway Marriott, VA, March 3–8, 2026, with COPAA branding and a U.S. Capitol illustration in the background.
Students with Complex Emotional Disabilities: How to Seek and Evaluate a Therapeutic Support Program
Presenters: Marion Walsh, Esq. & Victoria Sanjuan
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
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Supporting Families with Limited English Proficiency throughout the IEP Process
Presenters: Diana Hernandez & Stacy Nunez
Register now. https://www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
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