Dispute Resolution

What is dispute resolution?

"Dispute resolution" refers to various methods of resolving disagreements regarding the services and supports being proposed or offered to a student. Parents have the right to disagree with the school district’s proposals concerning IFSPs, evaluations, or educational placements, and parents may also engage the dispute resolution process if they feel that an IFSP is not being fully implemented.

It is important to remember that everyone on the IFSP team has the student’s best interest in mind and wants the student to be successful. With that said, disputes do arise. There are many options available to help resolve differences: conciliation, mediation, a facilitated IEP meeting, complaint investigation, and a due process hearing.

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