I wonder...
when structured, team-based decisions supports lead to more consistent eligibility decisions; could that reduce error or bias? Could that lead to better aligned with IDEA intent?
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🚨 COPAA is heading to the DMV! 🚨
Get ready for the COPAA Conference with COPAA Hill Day on March 3-4, Pre-Conference on March 5-6, and Main Conference on March 7-8, 2026. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
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DID YOU CATCH IT? The NEW IDEA Attorney Skills Training at the COPAA Conference was a must-attend!
Presented by Selene, Esq., Jodi, and Amy, Esq., this training was packed w/insight & actionable strategies for attorneys new to SPED law.
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Equity and Organizing in Grassroots and Community Based Advocacy for Students With Disabilities
Presenters: Celeste Winders & Kirstyne Lange
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Translating Evaluations and Creating Comprehensive, Functional, Whole-Student IEPs
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Representing Students in Bullying Cases: A Primer for Attorneys and Advocates
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Succession -The Lawyers' Edition
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Rick Guidotti - Positive Expo
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Beyond Restraint: SROs and the Criminalization of Disability-Related Behaviors
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Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making
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Operation Smooth Transition: Maneuvering Special Education for Military Families
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A More Successful Transition to Post-Secondary Education: What You Need to Know and Advocate For
Presenters: Scot Marken & Leslie Thatcher
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Effective Dispute Resolution: Empowering Parents and Advocates to Navigate Conflicts and Foster Collaborative Relationships in Schools
Presenter: Crystal Williams
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Public records: The most underutilized weapon in special education
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Putting Together the Pieces of the Autism Litigation Puzzle: Key Case Examples of Current Trends and Topics
Presenters: Eileen M. Hagerty & Eliza L.M. Presson
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Strategies for Successful Advocacy in IEP Meetings
Presenters Michael J. Eig, Esq., Jennifer Engel Fisher, M.S. & Meghan M. Probert, Esq.
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Adapting IEPs and FBAs for Students with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
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Trial Tactics from a Trial Lawyer
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The Missing School Bus: An Overview of Class Action Litigation and Transportation for Students with Disabilities
Presenters: Chelsea Sullivan, Evan Monod, & Kathy Zeisel
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Securing Appropriate Services for Students Who Exhibit School Attendance Issues Related to their Disabilities
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Consent: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
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Ensuring Access to Special Education for Incarcerated Students with Disabilities
Presenters: Kaitlin Banner, Marja Plater, & Tayo Belle
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Preparing for Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) Meetings: Ensuring a Fair Outcome
Presenters: Mandy Nolan, & Kaycee Machino
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Placing the Unplaceable: Building Programs for Students Who Lack Placement Options
Presenters: Diana Maltz, Esq. & Jeffery L. Hayden, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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Rebuilding the Parent-School Relationship
Presenters: Dara A. Gold, Esq. & Nadiya Pope, Esq.
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Education Justice: Ensuring Educational Success for Justice-Involved Youth
Presenter: Sarah Beebe
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Bridging Education and Healthcare: Strategies for Supporting Students with Medical Needs
Presenters: Michelle Hughes, M.Ed, Sarah Johnson, MS, & Roberta Rossman, MEd, MSW, LSW
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The differences between substantive FAPE and procedural violations and why it matters
Presenters David M. Grey
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Using Your Advocacy Skills & Tools Before, During and After the IEP
Presenters: Mandy Favaloro Esq
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Representing Students w/Disabilities in Title IX Investigations & Understanding the Impact of the New Regulations (eff. 8/1/24
Presenters: Michele G. Scavongelli, Esq. & Ellen Saideman, Esq.
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