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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"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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A Brief Model for Explaining Dispute Resolution Options in Special Education

Adjudication under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Explicitly Plentiful Rights but Inequitably Paltry Remedies

This article proposes an invigoration in the exercise of the broad equitable authority of hearing officers under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Providing a higher priority on, and an affirmative presumption for, remedying violations of the Act is in the interest of all parties, extending...
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An Analysis of Due Process Hearing Decisions for “Section 504-Only” Students

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this article is to address this gap in the professional literature through an exploratory analysis of the frequency and outcomes of due process hearings for Section 504-only students. Part I of this article provides a brief overview of the regulatory requirement for these...
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An Analysis of Expedited Due Process Hearing Decisions Under the IDEA

The relatively low overall frequency of expedited DPH decisions does not square with the complex and high-stakes nature of the IDEA provisions for disciplinary changes in placement. This may be attributable to the relative lack of resources of students with disabilities who are most vulnerable to...
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An Examination of Group Facilitator Challenges and Problem-Solving Techniques During IEP Team Meetings

[abstract] Special education professionals serve as facilitators of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings. As special educators serve on many IEP teams during the course of an academic year, and as the member composition for each team varies, facilitators are confronted with a unique set...
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An Investigation of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Practice: Promising Procedures That Foster Family–Professional Collaboration

There is limited research about effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting practices that promote family–professional collaboration. One emerging practice, the Facilitated IEP (FIEP) meeting, has recently gained national attention for its team-based approach. In this study, the authors...
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Beyond the Dotted Line: Empowering Parents From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families to Participate

Parent participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process is a critical factor in improving the effectiveness of children’s special education programs and services. However, many families, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds, are...
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Burden Of Proof Under The IDEA: Does It Make A Difference In Due Process Decisions?

ABSTRACT: “Burden of proof” (BOP), under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been a subject of continuing controversy despite the Supreme Court's 2005 decision in Schaffer v. Weast , which resolved the split among the federal circuits. This brief article (a) traces the...
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