1. Options for Dispute Resolution
IDEA’s
Options for Dispute Resolution
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2. Familiar Approaches to Resolving ConflictsB. A.
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3. How About These? A. B.
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4. This module looks at... IDEA’s options for dispute resolution
Informal approaches
State complaints
Mediation
Due process complaints
Resolution process
Due process hearings
Expedited due process hearings in disciplinary situations
Other hearings
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5. Procedural Safeguards Notice
Is a comprehensive written explanation of procedural safeguards available to parents of a child with a disability
Must be provided to parents once per school year
Must also be given to parents under specific conditions
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6. Examples of Informal Approaches
IEP Review
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7. Examples of Informal Approaches
IEP Facilitation
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8. State Complaints What is a State complaint? Who may file one?
What information must be included?
What are the SEA’s procedures for handling the complaint?
Are there time limits?
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9. Mediation Description Benefits Procedures SEA’s obligations
Confidentiality of discussions
Enforcement of written agreement
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10. And sit back down, refreshed.
How ‘bout we stand up?
Brain on overload?
Time to download.
Reach for the sky.
And sit back down, refreshed.
And stretch a bit.
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11. Due Process Complaints
What is a due process complaint?
Who may file one?
Are there time limits?
What information must be included?
What if it’s not included?
How does an LEA respond?
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12. Resolution Process Description Benefits Procedures LEA’s obligations
Timelines
Enforcement of written agreement
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13. What rights do the parties have?
Due Process Hearings
What happens there?
What rights do the parties have?
What are the timelines?
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14. Qualifications of Hearing Officer
Due Process Hearings
Qualifications of Hearing Officer
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15. Standard for Hearing Officer’s Decision
Due Process Hearings
Standard for Hearing Officer’s Decision
Appealing a Hearing Officer’s Decision
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16. Due Process
Attorneys’ Fees
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17. Due Process
What is the child’s placement until completion of the due process proceedings?
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18. Special Rules for Due Process Hearings in Disciplinary Situations
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Special Rules for Due Process Hearings in Disciplinary Situations

19. Due Process One More Hearing
When a Child with a Disability is Unilaterally Placed at a Private School
One More Hearing
and
Tuition Reimbursement is at Issue
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20. Roundup Time!
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