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Education Law Information

Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA)

COPAA is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents. It works to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Fact Sheet of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

Family Village

A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.

IDEA.gov

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education OCR ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence by enforcing civil rights.

U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

U. S. Department of Education, administers IDEA

Wrights Law

A website that provides parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys with accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy.