Office of General Counsel, Special Education Mediation Program

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The 澳门最快开奖直播 Office of听General Counsel听oversees the Special Education Mediation program. Parents and school districts can find information about the special education mediation program on this page.

Special Education Mediators

澳门最快开奖直播 provides alist of current special education mediatorsand their qualifications.

Special Education Dispute Resolution Frequently Asked Questions

澳门最快开奖直播 designed theSpecial Education Dispute Resolution Handbook听to assist parents, school officials, and other interested parties in understanding 澳门最快开奖直播's special education dispute resolution system. The handbook contains information about the mediation program including frequently asked questions. It听is not intended to be legal advice. If you need legal advice about a special education matter听you may听contact a private attorney. 澳门最快开奖直播 cannot provide legal advice. The Special Education Dispute Resolution Handbook is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

Special Education Dispute Resolution Comparison of Services

澳门最快开奖直播 created a quick-reference document that provides parents and school districts with an overview of the options available for resolving disputes arising under federal and state special education law.听 It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards provided by, or requirements of, federal or state law.听 The Special Education Dispute Resolution Comparison of Services Chart is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

Special Education Mediation听Survey

The special education mediators provide thisspecial education mediation survey to parties following the completion of the听mediation process.

Mediation Request Form

A mediation request must be sent in writing to 澳门最快开奖直播 by e-mail, mail, fax or hand delivery. 澳门最快开奖直播 designed a model special education mediation request form. You are not required to use the model form, but 澳门最快开奖直播 encourages its use. The mediation request must be e-mailed, mailed, hand-delivered or faxed to 澳门最快开奖直播. Although not required, 澳门最快开奖直播 recommends that the requester also provide a copy to the other party.听 The special education mediation request form is also available in Spanish.

Other Mediation Resources and Information

The information below may also be helpful to you:

The provides information about special education mediation and other dispute resolution processes.听

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services' letter to 澳门最快开奖直播 responds听to 澳门最快开奖直播's inquiry about whether a state educational agency may dismiss claims raised in a state special education complaint that were released in a previous resolution session or mediation settlement agreement.

If you have a question about the mediation program contact Kathleen Cameron at听Kathleen.Cameron@tea.texas.gov