Literature Articles

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

CADRE is interested in identifying additional articles and publications to include in this database. If you are aware of other such resources, please send an email to cadre@directionservice.org with as much information as possible about the resource (e.g., title, author, source, date), and include a copy of the publication or a URL link, if available. Interested in emerging research and knowledge gaps in IDEA dispute resolution?

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Parental rights in the twenty-first century: parents as full partners in education.

This Article discusses relevant state and federal protections for parental rights in the education process. Part II discusses the provisions of Chapter 26 of the Texas Education Code, analyzes its principles, and relates some of the practical problems that arise under the Code. Part III discusses...Learn more

Parents and litigation: Insights from a special education law clinic.

The author argues that when parents threaten to sue, it’s time for the school to examine how well it is meeting the needs of special education students and their families. He draws on his experience with a cooperative project involving the School of Education and the School of Law at Seattle...Learn more

Parents may self-represent in IDEA cases.

The author presents the results of Winkelman v. Parma City School District. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parents may represent their children in special education disputes without hiring an attorney.Learn more

Parents' Experiences with the IEP Process: Considerations for Improving Practice

This publication reviews literature exploring findings from 10 studies published after 2004 that focus on the experiences and perceptions of parents or other caregivers related to the IEP process. The review also highlights recommendations from this body of literature for improving the experiences...Learn more

Parents' Perceptions of Engagement During IEP Meetings

[Abstract] "Parents of special education students may take a passive role at individual education planning (IEP) meetings. This passivity often results in poor planning and reduced student performance at school. Understanding parent experiences during IEP meetings for children could help...Learn more

Parents' rights-society's imperatives: A balancing act.

This article focuses on parent and school rights controversies, school-community relationships, parents' anger and frustration over school officials, conflicting ideologies, rights and responsibilities, and proactive problem solving.Learn more

Parents' voices: ‘why and how we advocate’. A meta-synthesis of parents' experiences of advocating for their child with autism spectrum disorder

Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be stressful, and accessing services can add to this stress. Self-efficacy, agency and advocacy are important for parents when accessing and using services. To develop insight into parental advocacy, a meta-synthesis was undertaken to...Learn more

Parents’ Experiences as Predictors of State Accountability Measures of Schools’ Facilitation of Parent Involvement

[Abstract] "The aim of this study was to ascertain which dimensions of parents’ experiences with schools are most strongly associated with parents’ perceptions that schools are or are not facilitating parent involvement as mandated by the federal accountability system under the Individuals With...Learn more

Parent–Teacher Conflict Related to Student Abilities: The Impact on Students and the Family–School Partnership

[Abstract] Family–school partnerships have a positive impact on both students and schools, yet they remain challenging to establish and maintain, particularly in the presence of parent–teacher conflict. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the experiences of parents, teachers, and...Learn more

Parent–Teacher Conflict Related to Student Abilities: The Impact on Students and the Family–School Partnership

Family–school partnerships have a positive impact on both students and schools, yet they remain challenging to establish and maintain, particularly in the presence of parent–teacher conflict. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the experiences of parents, teachers, and students...Learn more

Perceptions of parents of students with autism towards the IEP meeting: A case study of one family support group chapter.

This case study investigated parental perceptions of students with autism towards the IEP meeting from one family support group chapter in the north Texas area. Participants were asked to share their experiences of previous IEP meetings and to provide input regarding not only measures that school...Learn more

Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la mediación.

Esta publicación ha sido desarrollada por CADRE (Consorcio para la Resolución Apropiada de Disputas en la Educación Especial) con el fin de responder a la gran cantidad de preguntas que muchos padres, maestros, y administradores, entre otras personas tienen acerca de la mediación. Desde preguntas...Learn more

Preparing for collaboration: pre-service special education teachers' perspectives and beliefs

[abstract] "The purpose of this qualitative case study is to describe preservice special education teacher’ beliefs and perceptions about collaboration as a professional practice. It has been established through national teacher and accreditation standards, through federal policy, and through...Learn more

Preparing Special Education Teachers to Collaborate With Families

Positive family–school–community relationships are associated with student success. Creating successful relationships with parents is an important but difficult task for teachers to master. Therefore, teacher candidates need opportunities to learn how to develop collaborative relationships with...Learn more

Problems in due process: Factors which result In more adversarial procedures.

It is the purpose of this report to examine procedural safeguards beginning with the initial parent-school communication and continuing through notification, evaluation, programming, to the due process hearing in order to determine which factors at which points in the process result in more...Learn more

Providing optimal special education services to Hispanic children and their families.

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that 44.3 million people living in the United States in 2006 were of Hispanic descent. This population is far from homogeneous and includes seven major subgroups based on their origin, each with its own characteristics, which are briefly discussed. Of the 5.1 million...Learn more

Putting square pegs into round holes: Mediation and the rights of children with disabilities under the IDEA.

This Article examines whether or not a mediation process can be created that fits squarely into the goals of the IDEA. Mediation has become the preferred method for settling disputes under the IDEA between schools and families. Article discusses prior research that found high rates of settlement,...Learn more

Reducing parental dissatisfaction with special education in two school districts: Implementing conflict prevention and alternative dispute resolution.

Parental dissatisfaction with special education services is a national problem. This article presents two districts that have undergone systemwide changes to decrease the dissatisfaction of families who have children with disabilities. Using qualitative inquiry, the authors analyzed documents and...Learn more

Resolving conflicts with parents of handicapped children.

Urban educators often find themselves in conflict with parents of educationally handicapped students over program placement and services. Easily understood strategies for preventing these differences are presented. The dynamics of parent anger are discussed. School personnel are provided with a...Learn more

Schools beat back demands for special-ed services.

In this article, the author discusses challenges parents face when they disagree with school districts over special education services. Specific cases are presented and discussed.Learn more

Special education appeals hearings: Are they fair and Are they helping?

The article reviews the features of the appeals process, particularly in relation to a three-year study of the Massachusetts special education appeals system. (ERIC)Learn more

Special education attorney’s fees: of Buckhannon, the IDEA reauthorization bills, and the IDEA as civil rights statute.

Pt. IV, “Empirical Research on IDEA Disputes.” Focuses on costs and attorney’s fees, but also includes information on prevalence and dynamic of the disputes. First data mentioned is from 1989 report by GAO. Between 1984 and 1988, more disputes appeared to be resolved informally, as numbers of...Learn more

Special education conflict management at the school building level: A multi-vocal synthesis

Research studies and commentaries have analyzed the formal mechanisms associated with special education conflict such as the use of mediation and impartial hearings to resolve disputes. However, specific information regarding the management of special education conflict at the school level is in...Learn more

Special education due process hearings: Student characteristics, issues, and decisions.

This article presents findings from an analysis of special education due process hearing decisions rendered in Iowa from July 1, 1989, through June 30, 2001. Detailed information regarding specific issues of dispute and prevailing party is presented, with an emphasis on differences in issues...Learn more

Special education law and children with reading and other disabilities.

This article offers an overview of special education laws and their impacts on children with reading and other disabilities. It identifies some of the tensions in sorting decisions that place such children in "special" or "regular" classroom settings. It examines the definition of children with...Learn more

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Parental rights in the twenty-first century: parents as full partners in education.

Parents and litigation: Insights from a special education law clinic.

Parents may self-represent in IDEA cases.

Parents' Experiences with the IEP Process: Considerations for Improving Practice

Parents' Perceptions of Engagement During IEP Meetings

Parents' rights-society's imperatives: A balancing act.

Parents' voices: ‘why and how we advocate’. A meta-synthesis of parents' experiences of advocating for their child with autism spectrum disorder

Parents’ Experiences as Predictors of State Accountability Measures of Schools’ Facilitation of Parent Involvement

Parent–Teacher Conflict Related to Student Abilities: The Impact on Students and the Family–School Partnership

Parent–Teacher Conflict Related to Student Abilities: The Impact on Students and the Family–School Partnership

Perceptions of parents of students with autism towards the IEP meeting: A case study of one family support group chapter.

Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la mediación.

Preparing for collaboration: pre-service special education teachers' perspectives and beliefs

Preparing Special Education Teachers to Collaborate With Families

Problems in due process: Factors which result In more adversarial procedures.

Providing optimal special education services to Hispanic children and their families.

Putting square pegs into round holes: Mediation and the rights of children with disabilities under the IDEA.

Reducing parental dissatisfaction with special education in two school districts: Implementing conflict prevention and alternative dispute resolution.

Resolving conflicts with parents of handicapped children.

Schools beat back demands for special-ed services.

Special education appeals hearings: Are they fair and Are they helping?

Special education attorney’s fees: of Buckhannon, the IDEA reauthorization bills, and the IDEA as civil rights statute.

Special education conflict management at the school building level: A multi-vocal synthesis

Special education due process hearings: Student characteristics, issues, and decisions.

Special education law and children with reading and other disabilities.

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