Special Education Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Disagreements sometimes arise between Local Education Agencies (LEA) and parents and/or adult students. Options to assist in resolving disputes include: mediation, due process, and IDEA complaint.

Mediation

Due Process

IDEA Complaint

IEP Facilitation

Resource

• Quick Guide to Special Education Dispute Resolution for Parents of Children & Youth (Ages 3-21)

• Guía rápida para procesos de resolución de disputas de educación especial para padres de niños y adolescentes (de 3 a 21 años de edad)

• English-Spanish Translations of Common Terms Related to IDEA

• Traducciones inglés-español de terminos communes relacionados con IDEA (La sigla en inglés para Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Ley para la Educación de los Individuos con Discapacidades)

• OSERS Q&A on IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Procedures

• State Public School and District Directories

• Working Together Series - Free Interactive Courses to Promote Effective Collaboration between Parents and Schools (The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Education) External Link

• Parents' Rights in Special Education: Notice of Procedural Safeguards

• Parents' Rights Guide

Special Education Resolution Center

Helping schools and families solve issues at the earliest stage possible!

• okserc.org: 1-888-267-0028

Last updated on October 31, 2024

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