Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Special Education and Advocacy

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates, parents, and related professionals. There are 7 million children with disabilities in America1. COPAA members work to protect the legal and civil rights of and secure excellence in education on behalf of tens of thousands of students with disabilities and their families each year at the national, state, and local levels.