Mediation - Frequently Asked Questions, Standards of Practice, from the Academy of Family Mediators . IDEA encourages the use of mediation to resolve disputes. In disputes between parent and school, a child is involved, the stakes are high, and emotions run strong. It's important for parents to learn about the mediation process, what mediation can and cannot accomplish, and how mediators should be trained. An Educational Session with Pete and Pam Wright .Parents complain about the high cost of resolving special education disputes.
School districts complain about skyrocketing legal fees.
IDEA 97 includes a NEW provision that encourages parents and school districts to use mediation to resolve disputes. Supervisors decided to hire legal staff - and may sue their own schools. Find out why the supervisors decided to take such drastic action. Basic Similarities and Differences by Jim Rosenfeld, President of EdLaw. Knowledge of both statutes, and particularly their implementing regulations, often is necessary to be sure of securing an appropriate education for children with disabilities.