Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

MV SELPA Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Resources

The Mission Valley SELPA embraces the tenets of resolving differences in a collaborative and meaningful manner.  To do so, in place is a process by which parents, caregivers, and guardians can request Alternative Dispute Resolution, after the site based resource for resolution have been exhausted.  When ADR is requested a neutral ombudsman will be assigned to the family to assist in resolving conflicts related to the implementation of a child’s IEP.

ADR may be requested by either parent(s) or the district. ADR is entirely voluntary and must be agreed to by all involved parties. The ombudsman will gather information from all involved, clarify the issues, provide information about the process, and assist the parties in determining whether the situation is best served through a Facilitated IEP  or an Informal Resolution Session.

To request support related to using a neutral third party to resolve a problem that you have been unable to settle through existing resources (case manager, principal, program specialist, etc.) please contact your district's director to have an ADR ombudsman assigned to you.

New Haven USD:   Sarah Kappler skappler@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Fremont USD:  John Honerkamp  jhonerkamp@fusdk12.net                

Newark USD:  Amanda Golliher   agolliher@newarkunified.org