This searchable database contains bibliographic information for literature (research-based and policy/practice) relating to dispute resolution in special education.

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Mediation and child support: An effective partnership.

As an alternative to litigation, mediation has been used to resolve conflicts in a cooperative manner to reflect the best interest of parties. Utilizing an archival research method, three sources of public statistical records from Central Ohio provided complete information about sociodemographic...Learn more

Mediation as an option in special education. Final report.

This synthesis paper examines the use of mediation to improve parent-school district communication and resolve disagreements in special education. It focuses on the development and implementation of mediation as a viable alternative to the formal hearing process under the Individuals with...Learn more

Mediation in special education.

This article presents a perspective for viewing mediation in resolving conflicts between parents and school personnel about the education of handicapped students. The appropriateness of mediation as well as its limitations are discussed, as are current uses of mediation in special education and...Learn more

Mediation in special education: Two states' experiences.

The report examines the use by two state governments of mediation to resolve disputes between schools and parents of handicapped children. Officials, parents, educators, and legal personnel from California and Massachusetts were interviewed, mediations were observed, mediation agreements examined,...Learn more

Mediation of Special Education Disputes in Pennsylvania

[Excerpt from Introduction] This Article proceeds in four parts: first, it explores the power imbalance present when an attorney is prohibited from attending mediation. Second, this Article explains that attorney participation is essential for due process protection and how prohibition of such...Learn more

Mediation of special education disputes.

Defines special education mediation as “a process whereby the parties in dispute work towards a resolution with the help of a neutral third party, the mediator.” Defines roles of parties and mediator in the process. Lists advantages of mediation: parties control outcome, encourages them to work...Learn more

Mediation styles: subjective description on mediators.

Some mediation scholars argue that mediator effectiveness is a direct function of matching the mediator to a specific mediation case, in terms of aligning the neutral's skill and experience to the dynamics of the case in question. This study uses Q methodology and reveals four styles of mediators:...Learn more

Mediation: A process that works.

The article offers practical thoughts on mediation to school systems involved in disagreements related to implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. The authors recommend training programs for mediators as well as for participants in mediation sessions, individualized...Learn more

Mediators Negotiate and Negotiators Mediate

This article and accompanying sidebar are from the Spring '04 newsletter for VCASE, the Virginia Council of Administrator's of Special Education. They highlight Virginia's Special Education Mediation Services as well as considerations for administrators when mediating and negotiating with parents.Learn more

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