5 Keys to resolution in SPED

Collab to prevent escalation

• communicate with all members involved in the process
• facilitator should be neutral
• never hesitate to call an iep meeting if necessary

Mediation, Voluntary, Confidential

• Neutral mediator works best
• focus on student and not attorneys
• can be informal and happen anytime

Resolution Meetings Required

• should be held within 15 days of due process request
• give a chance to settle before taking it further
• parents can waive in writing

Formal Legal options

• due process. legal action
• appeals can go to state or court
• complaints trigger further investigations

Understand options to improve advocacy

• IDEA gives multiple options
• understand timelines and safeguards
• guides parents towards solutions