RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

COPAA
Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates
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.

DRC
Disability Rights California
This is an invaluable guide compiled by DRC. The Special Education Rights and Responsibilities manual gives an overview of the IEP process and outlines the procedural safeguards for students with special needs often pointing parents to the most relevant areas of the statute.