Dispute Resolution

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Wednesday - January 9, 2013
Facilitated IEP Pilot Program Now Accepting Requests

The Oregon Department of Education is required by the Oregon Administrative Rules to investigate alleged violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The dispute resolution options detailed on this page are open only to parties seeking to resolve disputes arising under the IDEA. If you are seeking information about dispute resolution options for disputes arising under 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please consult our Civil Rights webpage.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Comparison of Major Dispute Resolution Options in IDEA PDF Document

A chart comparing mediation, complaints, and due process

Comprehensive Dispute Resolution Guidance
Guía Comprensiva de Resolucíon de Disputas
Oregon Department of Education documents in English and Spanish

Dispute Resolution Resources
Links to non-ODE websites concerning Special Education dispute resolution

Facilitated IEP Pilot Program
Facilitated IEP services to assist team members in the thoughtful, productive construction of a quality IEP

Mediation
Mediation is the process of solving problems about a child’s special education evaluation, program, or placement. A mediator helps parents and educators develop solutions to the dispute.

Complaints
A complaint is a written, signed statement alleging that a school district or other educational agency has violated federal special education law.

Due Process
A due process hearing is a formal hearing resulting in a legal order. It may be requested if parties disagree with the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or other issues relating to a child’s education.

LINKS

2010 Fall Conference Presentations

Procedural Safeguards

Dispute Resolution Committee
A special education stakeholder group designed to oversee the dispute resolution process.

Oregon Administrative Rules for Special Education PDF

For the complete version of the Oregon Administrative Rules, visit the Secretary of State website at: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_500/oar_581/581_tofc.html.

Contacts

Claudette Rushing (503) 947-5689
Special Education Data, Fiscal, Legal & Information - Education Specialist
Rae Ann Ray (503) 947-5722
Special Education Data, Fiscal, Legal & Information - General Supervision Specialist
Steven Woodcock (503) 947-5797
Special Education Data, Fiscal, Legal & Information - Education Specialist
Molly Hammans (503) 947-5705
Special Education Data, Fiscal, Legal & Information - Education Specialist