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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: Protecting the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide

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Award-winning documentary The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains exposes harmful electric shock therapy and celebrates resilience. COPAA opposes aversive interventions. Watch: watch.eventive.org/heartland…
ALT Text: Movie poster for The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains, featuring a close-up of a smiling person wearing glasses in the upper right and two people embracing with their arms around each other while standing by the ocean. The background blends blue ocean textures with warm peach and golden hues, with small fish illustrations throughout. The title reads, “The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains,” with the tagline, “They call it treatment. We’re calling it out.”

ALT ALT Text: Movie poster for The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains, featuring a close-up of a smiling person wearing glasses in the upper right and two people embracing with their arms around each other while standing by the ocean. The background blends blue ocean textures with warm peach and golden hues, with small fish illustrations throughout. The title reads, “The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains,” with the tagline, “They call it treatment. We’re calling it out.”

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¿Recibieron el primer reporte de progreso? En Hablemos de Educación Especial, gratis y en español, hablaremos de cómo compararlo con las metas del IEP. Martes 27 de octubre, 3:30 p. m. Este | 2:30 Centro | 1:30 Montaña | 12:30 Pacífico: learn.copaa.org/products/hab…
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Join COPAA TODAY at 1 PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Lindsay Appell and Chelsea Helena, Esq., with a presentation on Discipline. You must be a current COPAA member to attend 🔗 learn.copaa.org/p/dueprocess… #COPAA #Discipline
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"The Fish Don't Care When It Rains" Receives Three Awards at the Heartland Film Festival.  COPAA is proud to sponsor this film. youtu.be/mRJeCs1qc8I

The Fish Don't Care When It Rains- Accessible Trailer (Audio Descri...

The Fish Don't Care When It Rains accessible trailer with audio des...

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One smile. A room full of possibilities!  #COPAA2027 brings bootcamp, scholarships, SRI for youth & Spanish-language programming.  Registration opens soon! copaa.org/page/2027-conferen… Tag 4 friends who need to be there with you!  #COPAA2027
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Join Cynthia & David for Advocate Late Nite TONIGHT at 8 PM/ET for an engaging discussion! Tonight’s topic: Questions from the Listserv, Excluding Advocates from Emails, Inaccurate Emails, & Possible Retaliation.  🔗 learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela… #COPAA #AdvocateLateNite
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Un espacio para conversar, compartir y aprender juntos. El martes 13 de octubre, acompáñanos en Hablemos de Educación Especial para una conversación abierta en español. Mañana, 13 de octubre - learn.copaa.org/products/hab…?
TEXTO ALT DE LA IMAGEN Gráfico de COPAA que anuncia “Hablemos de Educación Especial”, una conversación abierta en español y un encuentro virtual gratuito. Incluye una ilustración de personas en una videollamada, el logo de COPAA y una fotografía de Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y en Español. Martes, 13 de octubr: 3:30 p. m., Este y Puerto Rico; 2:30 p. m., Centro; 1:30 p. m., Montaña; 12:30 p. m., Pacífico. Contacto: daysi@copaa.org.

ALT TEXTO ALT DE LA IMAGEN Gráfico de COPAA que anuncia “Hablemos de Educación Especial”, una conversación abierta en español y un encuentro virtual gratuito. Incluye una ilustración de personas en una videollamada, el logo de COPAA y una fotografía de Daysi Ortiz, Coordinadora de Participación Intercultural y en Español. Martes, 13 de octubr: 3:30 p. m., Este y Puerto Rico; 2:30 p. m., Centro; 1:30 p. m., Montaña; 12:30 p. m., Pacífico. Contacto: [email protected].

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That smile says, “WE MADE IT!” 🙌  Behind every COPAA conference are months of work, and one BIG reason we keep going: YOU.  Every parent in the room makes it worth it.  San Diego, we're coming! 🌴  #COPAA2027
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Join Daysi O.& fellow Spanish-speaking advocates for an open conversation about the challenges Spanish-speaking families face in SPED & the importance of working together across language & cultural differences. This conversation will be held in English. 🔗learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela…
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California parents are pushing for cameras in SPED classrooms to protect students who can’t report mistreatment, highlighting gaps in California law & models like Texas that allow recordings when safety concerns arise: edsource.org/2026/parents-de… (edsource.org in Bing)

Suspected teacher misconduct spurs Central Valley parents’ push for cameras in special education...

Suspected cases of teacher misconduct have prompted parents in the Central Valley to demand that cameras be placed in self-contained special education classrooms.

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📸 More than a backdrop. More than a picture.   These are memories, friendships & a movement! Tag the friend you’re bringing to COPAA 2027 in San Diego. Let’s make more memories together! 🌴 #COPAA2027
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Connecticut’s top budget official says special education funding system is “truly broken,” with rising needs, soaring out‑of‑district costs, and no weighted formula—putting major strain on districts and families: wtnh.com/news/connecticut/ha…

State working to fix Connecticut’s ‘broken’ special education funding system

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Comptroller Sean Scanlon said Connecticut’s underlying system for special education is “truly broken” in a budget surplus update Tuesday, highlighting sta…

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Join Cynthia & David for Advocate Late Nite this SUNDAY at 8 PM/ET for an engaging discussion! This week, the topic will be "Advocating Across Language and Cultural Barriers."  We are excited to have Daysi Ortiz joining us.   🔗 Link in bio: learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela…
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You see an empty ballroom. We see YOU.  SRI students, youth advocates, parents, attorneys & changemakers. We hear you.  We are you. Book your room & be in the room with us! 🔗book.passkey.com/gt/22138890… #COPAA2027
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Treasury proposed rules for the 2027 Federal K-12 Scholarship Tax Credit. COPAA is reviewing the rules & will comment by Dec. 1, 2026. IFR: federalregister.gov/document… Proposed Rule: federalregister.gov/document…
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Join Cynthia & David for Advocate Late Nite TONIGHT at 8 PM/ET for an engaging discussion!  This week, we will hear from Yael Cohen & friends about the efforts to unite parents & advocates in the Rockies 🗓️ 7 PM/CT | 6 PM/MT | 5 PM/PT   🔗 Link in bio: learn.copaa.org/p/advocatela…
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Americans with disabilities are facing unprecedented targeting from this administration, including in the workplace. An alarming analysis I requested found that the administration slashed oversight of disability employment among federal contractors. I'm committed to protecting the rights of disabled people, and I will continue to hold this administration accountable for their anti-American policies. gao.gov/products/gao-26-1079…

Disability Employment: DOL Should Enhance Monitoring and Guidance for Federal Contractors

The federal government spent $793 billion in 2025 on contracts with federal contractors, which employ over a million American workers. Section 503 of...

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Georgia school districts have spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on legal battles over SPED evaluations as due process cases have more than doubled, raising concerns about costs for both families & schools. Read more wrdw.com/2026/09/09/ga-schoo…

Ga. school districts spend hundreds of thousands fighting special education parents in court

Georgia school districts are spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on legal battles to fight parents of disabled children over special education evaluations.

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San Diego is calling! 🌴 150 DAYS! Book your room, tag your friends & family, and start planning for COPAA 2027!  Who’s joining us at Town & Country Resort? 🔗book.passkey.com/gt/22138890… #COPAA2027 #WeAreCOPAA
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Military families navigating special education can connect and support each other through COPAA’s Military Families Community. For just $35/year, become a member and gain access to resources and advocacy support. Join us: copaa.org/general/register_s….  Welcome new members!
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