Celeste Winders is a COPAA (Council Of Parents Advocates and Attorneys) trained advocate advocating for students in public education working to ensure that students with disabilities, BIPOC students and LGBTQIA+ students are able to fully access their right to a meaningful education. In 2018 Celeste completed the COPAA SEAT (Special Education Advocate Training) and since then has gone on to present workshops at the annual COPAA Conference including the State and Local Policy training. Additionally, Celeste has provided many parent/guardian trainings and worked with organizations to ensure parent and student rights in public education.
In addition to her advocacy training in Special Education, Celeste is also a founding member of Save Your VI, an organization dedicated to educating and advocating for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in public education. Celeste has extensive experience with Title IX advocacy on behalf of LGBTQIA+ students. This deep understanding of the intersection of IDEA, Title IX and Title VI in student’s lives, along with a vast knowledge of public education policies, mandates and state regulations has ensured Celeste the ability to advocate for students. Celeste ensures that intersectionality is centered in the team discussions and to secure her client’s educational experience encompasses meeting all of their needs and that their civil rights are protected.
Celeste’s advocacy practice is centered at all times in the unwavering belief that all children have the inalienable right to a public education that is valuable, meaningful and free of discrimination and/or harassment regardless of their circumstances.
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