Si recién comienza en su rol de liderazgo y coordinación de resolución de disputas (DR) o no, es posible que el contenido de este conjunto de recursos en línea le resulte útil para administrar los procesos obligatorios de DR según IDEA e implementar otras prácticas de prevención y resolución temprana dentro del Espectro continuo de CADRE.
Conozca los aspectos básicos
Entender la IDEA, incluyendo su propósito y sus disposiciones, es de suma importancia para cualquier persona que ocupe un puesto de coordinación o liderazgo de resolución de disputas. Visite los sitios web Acerca de IDEA (About IDEA) y Áreas temáticas (Topic Areas) de la OSEP para obtener más información. También es posible que quiera consultar la sección Módulos de los componentes esenciales del proceso de educación especial (Essential Components of the Special Education Process Modules) de Idaho Training Clearinghouse para obtener más información sobre el proceso general del IEP.
IDEA exige que cada estado establezca, implemente y mantenga garantías procesales en relación con la mediación, las quejas por escrito al estado y las quejas sobre el debido proceso. Aunque los estados deben cumplir los requisitos federales según IDEA, hay variaciones en cómo los estados cumplen dichos requisitos. Para ayudar a los estados a implementar sistemas eficaces y eficientes de resolución de disputas que se alineen con la IDEA, CADRE ha desarrollado o seleccionado un grupo de recursos para cada uno de los procesos obligatorios, incluyendo manuales personalizables y conjuntos de diapositivas basadas en las preguntas frecuentes de la OSEP sobre la resolución de disputas, enlaces a los recursos de la OSEP de uso frecuente y mucho más.
Es importante entender cómo se relaciona la resolución de disputas con otros aspectos de la educación especial y cómo cada uno de los procesos obligatorios funcionan juntos y tienen su lugar dentro de un espectro continuo más grande de opciones para la resolución de disputas. Consulte el conjunto de diapositivas personalizables abajo.
Panorama general (The Bigger Picture)
Prácticas opcionales de prevención & resolución temprana
CADRE recomienda enfáticamente que los estados tengan infraestructuras disponibles para apoyar la prevención y resolución temprana de disputas de educación especial. Una infraestructura sólida incluye políticas y procedimientos bien definidos, asignación adecuada de recursos, personal y profesionales capacitados, y mecanismos de acceso y prestación de servicios, y más. Muchos estados han adoptado opciones alternativas de resolución de disputas y han implementado capacitaciones y apoyos para ayudar a que familias y los educadores trabajen juntos eficazmente para resolver los conflictos.
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Collect and Report Required Dispute Resolution Data
Each SEA is required to report dispute resolution data as part of the Annual Mandatory Collection of Elementary and Secondary Education Data. There are two submissions that require specific dispute resolution data:
First is the IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey, commonly referred to as 618 data. This survey provides the U.S. Department of Education information on the counts of occurrences for the following:
- Written, signed complaints
- Mediation requests
- Due process complaints
- Expedited due process complaints
The data collected using this survey is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 618. The data are also used for monitoring the programs and activities under IDEA and reported by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)’s Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA. The IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey covers an entire year of counts. For example, the SY 2020-21 data collection reporting year is defined as July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The window to submit the survey data is October - November.
Second is the reporting requirement that mandates States to submit data through EDFacts to complete their State Performance Plans (SPP) and Annual Performance Reports (APR). While the submissions require data from a variety of sources, there are indicators focused on dispute resolution, specifically B15 (percent of hearing requests resolved through resolution session settlement agreements), and B16, (percent of mediations held that resulted in mediation agreements). The data used to calculate these percentages are collected under Section 618 of the IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey. The federal APR Tool will be open from January - February.
For information on EDFacts and EMAPS for dispute resolution reporting, see The U.S. Department of Education: The EDFacts Initiative.
Find Out About Your State Specific Procedures and Activity
It’s important to have a good grasp of how your DR system functions, what’s working well, as well as where there are opportunities for improvement. The CADRE Dispute Resolution System Self-assessment Tool can help guide your assessment process. The intent of the assessment is two-fold: (1) to provide a baseline for describing where your State dispute resolution system is now, and (2) to help individuals involved in DR system improvement efforts to begin thinking in a common framework.
- CADRE’s Dispute Resolution System Self-assessment Tool
For more information on how to assess, plan for, and operationalize the required IDEA processes as well as other early resolution options, visit CADRE’s Improving Your System suite of online resources or contact CADRE for technical assistance at cadre@directionservice.org.
Consider Using CADRE's Data Drill Down Tool and DR Cost Comparison of DR Activities Tool
This tool can further assist you with the analysis of your dispute resolution data.
- CADRE’s Data Drill Down Tool
This tool can assist you with comparing the costs associated with each of the dispute resolution processes.
- CADRE Cost Comparison of Dispute Resolution Activities Tool
Ensure Policies and Procedures Align with IDEA and State Regulations
States also need to ensure that their DR policies and procedures align with IDEA and State regulations. To assist you with this responsibility, CADRE has curated the following OSEP resources:
- IDEA Part B Regulations
- Analysis of Comments and Changes to IDEA Regulations
- Questions and Answers on IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Procedures
- IDEA Part B Self-Assessment: Dispute Resolution
- OSEP Policy Documents, Letters, Memos, and FAQs
Check your State specific regulations to ensure they are consistent with the federal regulations.
Learn More
Visit www.cadreworks.org/about-us/cadres-products-and-services. Contact CADRE for individual technical assistance at cadre@directionservice.org.
Create Your Professional Learning Network
Learn how other States are implementing administrative requirements. Share your knowledge and expertise with others.
- Post, respond, and view queries on CADRE’s secure listservs
- Attend CADRE’s National Symposia
- Participate in CADRE’s learning communities and workgroups
- Connect with an experienced DR Coordinator
CADRE is eager to continually improve its resources. Your feedback is vital to supporting CADRE's mission and ongoing work. Please consider completing the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SEA-DRC-Leadership
CADRE would like to thank the following stakeholders for their valuable input during the creation of these resources: Natè Dearden, Utah State Board of Education; John Inglish, University of Oregon; Kathy Clayton, Ed21 Consulting Services; and Monica Drvota, Ohio Department of Education.