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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 Special Education Director, CESA #7  Nina Meierding Professor, Attorney and Mediator

WSEMS Roster of Mediators/Facilitators  WSEMS roster Impartiality Professional diversity Variety of mediation styles

 When Issues Arise Communicate right away Schedule informal meeting Prepare for the meeting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 WSEMS Team  Reaching Latino families  Training opportunities

 Website WSEMS info & forms Bios of neutrals FAQ on mediation Spanish translation Resources