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🍕 A slice of inclusion! Pizzabilities in Alpine is serving up jobs for young adults with disabilities—where pizza meets purpose and every ability shines. Read more: nbcsandiego.com/news/local/new… #PizzaWithPurpose #InclusionMatters #DisabilityEmployment #AlpineCA #Pizzabilities

Join us for Advocate Late Nite – Summer Session 📅 July 29 | 🕐 1 PM EDT David & Cynthia host our 7th Level 1 session on IEP Goals, Present Levels & Progress Monitoring with guest Lisa Monthia! #SpecialEducation #AdvocateLateNite

Virginia’s special ed system faces major challenges—from inconsistent oversight to unresolved complaints. A new report calls for urgent reforms to protect students w/disabilities & restore trust. - virginiamercury.com/2025/07/09/rep… #DisabilityRights #VirginiaSchools #EducationReform

Join our NEW On-Demand Learning Path on the Cummings, Perez, & Loper Bright cases! Attend two webinars by experts: 1️⃣"IDEA/ADA/Section 504 & Supreme Court Decisions" 2️⃣"IDEA, Section 504, and ADA Regulations After Loper Bright" 🔗 Register now: learn.copaa.org/p/communingspe… #COPAA

Thanks to everyone who attended the recent Q&A call for potential presenters! If you missed it, feel free to reach out with questions at [email protected]. Please use "28th Annual COPAA Conference RFP" in your email subject. We look forward to hearing from you! #COPAA2026

🚨 Calling all presenters! COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference is coming March 5–8, 2026! Join today’s Q&A call at 4PM ET to learn how YOU can be part of it. - copaa.org/page/2026-conf… #COPAA2026 #CallForPresentations #ShareYourVoice

✏️Tennessee may soon ease rules for removing students w/disabilities from classrooms—allowing removals before a functional behavior assessment. Advocates urge caution to protect student rights & ensure fair evaluations. wpln.org/post/tennessee… #DisabilityRights #TennesseeSchools

🎧 NavigateED is live! Tune in as COPAA CEO Denise Marshall hosts powerful convos on disability rights, advocacy & more. Subscribe now on YouTube: youtube.com/@copaaorg?si=r… #NavigateED #COPAA

COPAA and fellow advocacy groups file an amicus brief with Ninth Circuit urging affirmance of lower court’s correct ruling on IDEA statute of limitations. 🔗 cdn.ymaws.com/www.copaa.org/…

✋ Florida’s new law puts parents in control: schools must now get parental consent before using corporal punishment. A big shift in discipline policy—and a win for parental rights. floridaphoenix.com/2025/07/08/in-… #EducationPolicy #ParentalRights #FloridaSchools #StudentWellbeing

Join us for Advocate Late Nite – Summer Session on July 22 at 1 PM EDT! David and Cynthia are excited to host our sixth Advocate Summer Session, titled "Unlocking Possibilities: AI for Special Education Support" with Lisa Monthie. #AdvocateLateNite #SummerSessions

Join COPAA on July 22nd at 1PM/EDT for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Selene Almazan, Esq., with a presentation on the topic of Section 504 and ADA. Registration (Members ONLY and Free): Registration: learn.copaa.org/p/attyroundtab… #COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #Section504 #ada

California is leading the way in inclusive early education! Through grants/training, the state is expanding access for young students w/disabilities—proving that every child deserves to learn & thrive together. the74million.org/zero2eight/cal… #InclusionMatters #EarlyEd #DisabilityRights

COPAA joined with over 600 organizations urging the ED to release funds - edfundsnow.org #EdFundsNow

Join COPAA's Social and Racial Equity Committee (SREC) TODAY, at 11 AM/ET. Engage in vital discussions on disability and equity. Free for members! Questions about membership? Reach out! Let's make a difference together! #COPAA #SREC #IEP

Calling all advocates, attorneys & parents! COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference is accepting proposals! 📣 Share your bold ideas, tools & strategies that support students w/disabilities. 🗓️ Due: 8/29/25 MIDNIGHT ET 📍 Arlington, VA | March 2026 👉 copaa.org/page/2026-conf… #COPAA2026

Administration Rescinds Access to Education Services for Undocumented Children COPAA is examining the new policies and is collaborating with partners to determine whether and how to weigh in with the Administration on this policy position.

🚨 New from COPAA! Practice Tips: Microlearning Path 🎯 Boost your advocacy in under 15 mins. Members-only, free & on-demand! Start now: learn.copaa.org/p/practicetips #COPAA #SpecialEdAdvocacy #Microlearning

Advocate Late Nite – Summer Session is TODAY at 1 PM EDT! Join David & Cynthia for “Advocate Potpourri”—a participant-driven convo on all things special ed advocacy. Bring your questions & join the adventure! #COPAA

Check out COPAA's YouTube channel! Subscribe to the NavigateED Podcast, where host Denise Marshall, COPAA’s CEO, chats with inspiring guests about important community topics. Join the conversation and start listening today! 🎧👇 youtube.com/@copaaorg?si=n… #NavigateED #COPAA