Resolving IEP disputes

• There are various ways to settle disagreements between parents and district of service
• The various options involve intricATE PROTOCOLS
• resolutions can become complicated

IEP Facilitation

• Create a welcoming setting
• Be well prepared
• Stay focused on the student
• Facilitators can be used when a neutral party is needed to support communication
• Communication needs to be fair between all stakeholders

Is the student receiving what they need? When parties disagree to this answer a Dispute Resolution takes place.

Ways to resolve disputes

• Parents can call a meeting at anytime to communicate their disagreement or concerns about IEP implementation..
• Negotiations meetings
• Third (neutral) parties can assist
• Mediation
• Due process
• Lawsuit

Lawsuits happen.
There are a number of landmark cases that concluded with courts ruling in favor of parents.
This has great implications for all Special Education professionals. We are bound by law to implement the IEP

There are many intricacies involved in the Dispute Resolution process. Different members of IEP are responsible for different steps in the resolution process.

The most effective way to resolve disputes is to make sure they don't happen. Comply with IEP implementation, seek ways to provide high quality services.