Dispute Resolution

IEP Facilitation

• Keeps lines of communication open
• Does not make decisions, or is a member
• Can help teams build trust and move things forward
• Encourages all members to participate
• Less costly compared to due process
• Requested by parent or district but both need to agree

Dispute Resolution

• Both parties agree
• Facilitative and evaluative types
• Guiding vs giving feedback
• Stay put status for a child during mediation process

Resolution Meeting

• Held within 15 days of due process
• Has to happen unless both side agree to not hold meeting
• Not confidential
• Resolution without going to a hearing

Parent Resources

• understood.org
• CADRE quickguide
• dredf.org
• advocacyinstitute.org
• many parent resources out there but parents might not know these exist