DISPUTE RESOLUTION refers to three required processes for formally resolving special education concerns: due process hearings, complaints, and mediation.
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Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills Can Lead to Lasting Relationships and Positive Results for Children (GATA 05-02) |
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| SEPTEMBER 2004 |
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What Is the Process in Michigan for Resolving Disputes Regarding Suspensions and Expulsions? (GATA 04-01) |
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What Factors Must Schools Consider When Suspending or Expelling Students? (GATA 04-02) |
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| DECEMBER 2003 |
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What Is the Process in Michigan for Filing a Special Education Formal Complaint? (GATA 03-04) |
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| JULY 2003 |
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Introductory Letter from OSE/EIS Director Jacquelyn J. Thompson, Ph.D. |
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Mediation and Facilitation Provide Informal, Collaborative Ways to Resolve Special Education Disputes (GATA 03-01) |
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Informal Problem-Solving Can Resolve Disputes Early (GATA 03-02) |
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Eastern Service Area (ESA) Supports Informal Problem Solving through Professional Development (GATA 03-02) |
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Know the Basics about Complaints Regarding Employee Qualifications, Skills, and Conduct
(GATA 03-03)
Formerly published with the title, "Know the Basics about Common Complaint Procedures and the Steps to Take to Avoid Disputes between Parents and Staff" |
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The Course of Due Process
(by Laura A. Getty and Sarah E. Summy, TEACHING Exceptional Children, vol. 36, no. 3, Jan/Feb 2004, pp. 40-43. Copyright 2004 by the Council for Exceptional Children. Reprinted with permission.) |
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OSE/EIS Will Provide Regular Information About Due Process Hearings (GATA W01) |
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Hearing Officers Rule to Ensure Direct Teacher Involvement and Proactive Use of Functional Behavior Assessment (GATA W02) |
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Clarifying the Special Education Process May Help Participants Avoid Confusion and Conflict (GATA W03) |
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Strategies to Avoid Due Process Hearings |
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