Literature Articles

This searchable database contains bibliographic information for literature (research-based and policy/practice) relating to dispute resolution in special education.

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Alternative dispute resolution under the Individuals with Disability Educational Act: A case study of early intervention mediation (Iowa).

All states are required to offer mediation services for the voluntary settlement of special education disputes after a due process hearing has been requested as a result of the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA). However, Iowa is one of only a few states that...Learn more

Beyond the Dotted Line: Empowering Parents From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families to Participate

Parent participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process is a critical factor in improving the effectiveness of children’s special education programs and services. However, many families, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds, are...Learn more

Collaborative Problem Solving Effectively Implemented, But Not Sustained: A Case for Aligning the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars

This 2-year qualitative case study examined factors influencing implementation and sustainability of collaborative problem-solving programs. One selected elementary school served as the focus site. Using a participant—observer field-based approach, data were collected via observations, interviews,...Learn more

Conflict resolution in the schools: A manual for educators.

Based on material developed by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR), this practical resource guide shows principals, district administrators, counselors, and teacher educators how to diagnose conflicts, handle difficult confrontations, and implement appropriate mediation and problem...Learn more

Educators' Perceptions of Collaborative Planning Processes for Students With Disabilities

As schools emphasize accountability and academic progress for all students, professional collaboration is a critical aspect of planning accommodations and interventions that address the learning needs of diverse learners. To better understand collaborative processes, the authors investigated the...Learn more

Family-school conflict: implications for the family.

Family responses to family-school conflicts may be manifested in family interaction and/or work performance and are influenced by numerous factors including socioeconomic status, child's grade level, family structure, cultural background, financial or structural stress, and rigidity of functioning...Learn more

From the beginning: What educators and parents of children with special needs do to resolve differences.

How educators and parents of children with special needs resolve differences at the early stages of a dispute is vital to our understanding of how to avoid an escalation of conflict and irreparable damage to this important relationship. This study examines why some disputes between educators and...Learn more

Improving DR Practices for Diverse Families

To provide relief for families who disagree with their child’s educational program, the IDEA provides three types of dispute resolution: mediation, written state complaints, and due process hearings. While these options support constructive conflict engagement, many families find these processes...Learn more

Optional IDEA alternative dispute resolution.

This In-Depth Policy Analysis is the result of findings based on a survey sent to all special education units of state education agencies. The survey requested information about the use of 10 alternative dispute resolution processes not specifically required under IDEA, the extent of their use, and...Learn more

Restorative Practice in Special Education Dispute Resolution

This publication provides readers with information about the history and origins of Restorative Justice, before discussing the current application of Restorative Practice in educational settings. Next, we highlight the unique challenges parents and educators face while engaging in the planning...Learn more

Review of Practices That Promote Self-Advocacy for Students With Disabilities

[Abstract] Self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities have been linked to elevated school retention rates and more successful adult outcomes. Test, Fowler, Brewer, and Wood examined evidence of self-advocacy practices published from 1972 to June 2004. As an update to their study, we...Learn more

Social-Emotional Learning Program to Promote Prosocial and Academic Skills Among Middle School Students With Disabilities

[Abstract] This 3-year study evaluated the effectiveness of the Second Step–Student Success Through Prevention (SS-SSTP) socialemotional learning program on increasing prosocial behaviors that could serve as protective factors against peer conflict and bullying among students with disabilities...Learn more

Special education law and children with reading and other disabilities.

This article offers an overview of special education laws and their impacts on children with reading and other disabilities. It identifies some of the tensions in sorting decisions that place such children in "special" or "regular" classroom settings. It examines the definition of children with...Learn more

Special Educational Needs: Understanding Drivers of Complaints and Disagreements in the English System

This paper explores why some special educational needs (SEN) disagreements become very distressing for parents and how such disagreements can be prevented or resolved. It is a qualitative study of the experiences of 78 parents (70 mothers, eight fathers) who participated in a national study of...Learn more

Training Pre-service Special Education Teachers to Facilitate Meaningful Parent Participation in IEPs Using Simulated Meetings

The current study sought to establish whether simulated Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings using scenarios and actors may serve as an effective tool for assessing and improving pre-service special education teachers’ ability to facilitate parent participation in legally correct IEP...Learn more

With Parents at the Table: Creating Supports for Children with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms

The focus of this study was a parent-teacher collaborative teaming model in which knowledge and practice of designing and implementing supports was based on a dynamic and creative interaction of people committed to the inclusion of a child with disabilities in a general education setting. The...Learn more

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Alternative dispute resolution under the Individuals with Disability Educational Act: A case study of early intervention mediation (Iowa).

Beyond the Dotted Line: Empowering Parents From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families to Participate

Collaborative Problem Solving Effectively Implemented, But Not Sustained: A Case for Aligning the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars

Conflict resolution in the schools: A manual for educators.

Educators' Perceptions of Collaborative Planning Processes for Students With Disabilities

Family-school conflict: implications for the family.

From the beginning: What educators and parents of children with special needs do to resolve differences.

Improving DR Practices for Diverse Families

Optional IDEA alternative dispute resolution.

Restorative Practice in Special Education Dispute Resolution

Review of Practices That Promote Self-Advocacy for Students With Disabilities

Social-Emotional Learning Program to Promote Prosocial and Academic Skills Among Middle School Students With Disabilities

Special education law and children with reading and other disabilities.

Special Educational Needs: Understanding Drivers of Complaints and Disagreements in the English System

Training Pre-service Special Education Teachers to Facilitate Meaningful Parent Participation in IEPs Using Simulated Meetings

With Parents at the Table: Creating Supports for Children with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms

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