The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, ยง501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals. COPAA members work to protect the civil rights and secure excellence in education on behalf of the 6.5 million children with disabilities in America.
With close to 1400 members nationwide, COPAA is at the forefront of special education advocacy. Access to quality representation and knowledgeable support levels the playing field for students and parents. COPAA is committed to creating a level playing field to ensure children with disabilities receive the high-quality education to which they are entitled and have available to them a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that is designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for post-secondary outcomes, community participation, and employment. COPAA also works to increase the quality and quantity of representation and ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected.
