Literature Articles

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

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"Fair Adjudication”: Due Process Hearings Under The IDEA

ABSTRACT: Most of the litigation concerning the fairness of DPHs has focused on impartiality, with most of the claims targeting only the local, not the state, education agency. Recently, the fairness challenges have extended to other aspects of DPHs, such as the competence of hearing officers, and...
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"I Didn't Sign Up For This!": Considering The Impact of Due Process On Teachers

When conflict between schools and parents escalate to due process, there are repercussions. Teachers, whose work and testimony are generally vital elements in determining hearing decisions, are largely overlooked in the research. This paper introduces the impact that participating in due process has...
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“Appropriate” Decisions Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

This article offers analysis and recommendations concerning impartial hearing officers' (IHOs) decisions under IDEA, specifically in FAPE cases. [Excerpt from introduction] "The article consists of three successive parts. The first part provides observations and recommendations concerning the...
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A Brief Model for Explaining Dispute Resolution Options in Special Education

A comparison of mediation and the due process hearing as means for a resolution of disputes in special education.

In the Michigan Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education (1987) there are two methods listed for solving disputes in special education. They are: the Due Process Hearing and Mediation. Due Process Hearings are legalistic and adversarial while Mediations are based on negotiation and...
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A comparison of parents who initiated due process hearings and complaints in Maine.

This study explored the differences between parents who had initiated hearings and complaints and their perceptions of the processes. A document review, structured telephone interview, and focus group meetings were used to gather data. The subjects were 29 parents who had initiated complains and 31...
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