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COPAA Protects the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
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COPAA released a new report on choice programs for students with disabilities, noting that while some families benefit, true “choice” must protect rights and work for all students.
🔗 www.copaa.org/page/Choice
January 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Registration closes TOMORROW @ 11:59 PM/ET for @COPAA Capitol Hill Day!
Join us on March 4, 2026, in DC to advocate for students w/ disabilities.
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Don’t wait!
#COPAAConference #COPAAHillDay #COPAA2026
Capitol Hill Building . Washington DC.
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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📢 A WLRN investigation found Florida’s voucher system was not prepared for its massive expansion, leading to mismanaged funds, missing payments, & inaccurate enrollment tracking. Now 500,000+ students rely on a system struggling to keep up.
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As lawmakers fix Florida's school voucher system, educators, students cope with financial fallout
Private school owners continue to face financial struggles after the state dramatically expanded the school voucher program in 2023 and struggled to pay them in timely fashion.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Join the COPAA Parent Committee as they lead a presentation on the Mediation Deep Dive: How to Navigate and Maximize Outcomes on Monday, Jan 26th, at 6 PM/ET at the COPAA Parent Committee. Members ONLY
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#COPAA #ParentCommittee
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January 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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🚨 In northern NY, an 8‑year‑old autistic student was allegedly put in a wooden box. In central NY, a staff member was photographed stepping on a 2nd‑grader with ADHD. A new NY bill would set enforceable statewide standards to prevent abusive restraint practices.
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'That is unacceptable': Lawmaker pushes for new safeguards after shocking school incidents
In northern New York, parents of an 8-year-old student who is nonverbal and autistic are suing the Salmon River Central School District for allegedly putting th
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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This is what connection looks like at the COPAA conference!
Early registration ends this Monday, Jan 26 at 11:59PM/ET for invaluable networking & insights!
🔗www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-register
#COPAA2026 #COPAAConference
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January 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Join Chris R. on Tuesday, Jan 27th, at 1 PM/ET - 10 AM/PT for a FREE webinar titled "Private School Choice Programs: Is There a Seat at the Table for Students w/Disabilities?"
This webinar is FREE & open to the public; registration is required.
learn.copaa.org/p/privateschoolchoice
#Schoolchoice
Simple Desk Background Back to School Private School Choice Programs: Is There a Seat at the Table for Students with Disabilities? Tuesday, January 27th, 1 PM/ ET - 10 AM/ PT with COPAA logo.
January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Private School Choice Programs: Is There a Seat at the Table for Students w/Disabilities?
Join us Tue, Jan 27th, 1 PM/ET to hear about COPAA’s new report that examines how private school choice programs are serving students w/disabilities.
learn.copaa.org/p/privateschoolchoice
#Privateschool
January 22, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Deal Reached Between House-Senate on Education Funding,
🔗- www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majorit...
🔗- www.copaa.org/page/SayNOto...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Dive into COPAA’s 2025 Year in Review to understand how the past year reshaped the landscape for students with disabilities. As IDEA turns 50, advocates are pushing back and fighting forward in the New Year.
🔗 Read the full review: www.copaa.org/page/2025Rev...
#DisabilityRights #IDEA50 #EdPolicy
The IDEA at 50 Special Education Rights Under Attack
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January 21, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Join us TOMORROW at 9 PM ET for Advocate Late Nite! Don't miss Marcie H., who’ll unpack the 28th Annual COPAA Conference in Crystal City, VA.
Get all your questions answered!
Register now - www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-home

#COPAA2026 #AdvocateLateNite #Conference
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January 21, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Join Hablemos de Educación Especial de COPAA, a virtual Zoom meeting in Spanish, facilitated by Daysi O, COPAA's Coordinator of Intercultural and Spanish Engagement, on Tuesday, January 20th at 1:00PM/ET.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and civil rights.
 Our offices are closed today in observance of MLK Day as we reflect on his enduring impact.
#MLK #MLKDay
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January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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SEAT 2.0 Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Houston
When asked for advice to new special education advocates, Kelly shared valuable insights.
Check out her inspiring reply!

#COPAA #SEAT
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January 19, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Join David and Cynthia for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM ET!
We’ll be diving into engaging discussions on Questions from the Listserve, including Parent/Student Input and IEE Timelines.
Don't miss it! 💬
#COPAA #advocatelatenite
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January 18, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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🚨 Have you heard the call to action from the NavigateED Podcast?
Join our member-to-member network & dive into insightful discussions.
Check us out on Spotify, tune in & be part of the conversation!
#NavigateED
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January 18, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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🚨 TONIGHT AT 11:59 PM marks the deadline for the Beth Goodman Scholarship.
This opportunity covers travel, lodging, & conference fees.
Join us in honoring Beth’s legacy.
Submit your application TODAY! www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-scholarships
#COPAA2026 #COPAAHillDay #BethGoodman
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January 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Join David Jefferson and Chaunta Tsegaye for SREC today at 11 AM ET, where we’ll explore the intersectionality of disability with race, culture, gender, and more.
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Don’t miss this insightful discussion!
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January 16, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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What's missing from COPAA is YOU!
Join our community and enjoy tailored support and resources. Membership options include Student, Parent, Military Parent, Advocate, and more.
DM us to explore scholarship opportunities!
www.copaa.org/page/joinus
#COPAA #Membership
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January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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⏳ Time is running out! The Beth Goodman Scholarship deadline is on Jan 17, 26 @midnight/ET
Only 45 days left to the conference!
Don’t let finances keep you away. Apply now and join us to Learn, Connect, and Advocate!

Submit your application today!
www.copaa.org/page/2026-conference-scholarships
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January 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Join David & Cynthia for Advocate Late Nite, TONIGHT at 9 PM ET for engaging discussions on the State and Local Advocacy Committee.
They will be joined by Chris R & Lucia F to dive deep into the important topics shaping our communities.
#AdvocateLateNite #State #Local #Policy
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January 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Join COPAA's State & Local Advocacy Community’s Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, Jan 14th at 1 p.m. ET as we review the most critical & pressing SPED policy issues that states faced in the past year and set the stage for coordinated action needed in 2026.
#COPAA #IEP #Policy #State #Local
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Join us for the State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 1 PM ET!
We look forward to your participation!

#COPAA #DisabilityRights #Advocacy
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January 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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SEAT 2.0 Alumni Spotlight - Kelly Houston
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January 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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“Those moves seemed to indicate that programs for students w/disabilities will move to HHS,” said Denise Ma., CEO of COPAA.
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 AM