This document does not offer formal policy guidance from the Office of Special Education Programs at the United States Department of Education. This section of our web site provides resources for parents, family members, educators, advocates, mediators and others who may be participating in mediation. This section of our web site provides resources related to IDEA '97, including the mediation provisions for Part B and Part C. 4. This section of our web site provides resources that address cultural, linguistic and class differences related to accessing the full range of conflict resolution options.
Some materials are also available in Spanish language.
This section of our web site provides a searchable database of special education and conflict resolution professionals. Professionals and practitioners are invited to add themselves to the database. This section of our web site includes a searchable database with information for each state. Here you will find contact information for state divisions of special education and early intervention, mediation coordinators, and mediation service providers. Additionally, you will find information about accessing and using your state's mediation program.