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The Wisconsin Special Education Dispute Resolution Options

The Wisconsin Special Education Dispute Resolution Options. WI Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS). WSEMS Partners. Jan Serak Parent & Co-Director, WI FACETS Nissan Bar-Lev

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The Wisconsin Special Education Dispute Resolution Options

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  1. The Wisconsin Special Education Dispute Resolution Options WI Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS)

  2. WSEMS Partners • Jan Serak Parent &Co-Director, WI FACETS • Nissan Bar-Lev Special Education Director, CESA #7 • Nina Meierding Professor, Attorney and Mediator

  3. WSEMS Roster of Mediators/Facilitators • WSEMS roster • Impartiality • Professional diversity • Variety of mediation styles

  4. When Issues Arise • Communicate right away • Schedule informal meeting • Prepare for the meeting

  5. At the meeting • Listen actively, acknowledge the barriers • Explain your perspective, ask questions • Search for interests, analyze options • Discuss next steps

  6. Dealing with emotions at the meeting • Describe concerns • Bring someone with you • Comment on the positive • Try an apology • If issues not resolved…

  7. What is IEP Facilitation? • Option for early conflict resolution • Used at any IEP meeting • Facilitator focuses on the IEP process

  8. How to Request IEP Facilitation? • Joint or individual request • Neutral intake system • Screening process • Data trends

  9. What is mediation? • When is mediation right for you? • Role of mediator • What happens in a typical mediation session?

  10. How to Request Mediation? • Joint or single request • Description of dispute • Sign/fax/mail • Neutral intake system • Data trends

  11. What is the Resolution Process? • Concept and timelines in IDEA 2004 • Held with or without a neutral • How to obtain a neutral facilitator

  12. What is the Resolution Process? (continued) • Participants • Waiver options • Forms • Confidentiality • Signed agreement

  13. WSEMS Team • Reaching Latino families • Training opportunities

  14. Website • WSEMS info & forms • Bios of neutrals • FAQ on mediation • Spanish translation • Resources http://wsems.us/

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