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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"I Didn't Sign Up For This!": Considering The Impact of Due Process On Teachers

When conflict between schools and parents escalate to due process, there are repercussions. Teachers, whose work and testimony are generally vital elements in determining hearing decisions, are largely overlooked in the research. This paper introduces the impact that participating in due process...Learn more

Advocates and IEPs: Parental Perspectives and Solutions Schools Can Offer

[Abstract] Parental perspectives regarding the utilization of professional advocates and attorneys is non-existent in the current academic literature base. The limited extant literature contains school personnel perspectives on the IEP process when advocates are involved. Thus, to investigate this...Learn more

An Exploration of the Dynamics and Collaboration within IEP Teams

[abstract] The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) (2004) mandates the establishment of an educational team that convenes once a year if not more to review and adjust each exceptional student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). There are a variety of social and...Learn more

An Investigation of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Practice: Promising Procedures That Foster Family–Professional Collaboration

There is limited research about effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting practices that promote family–professional collaboration. One emerging practice, the Facilitated IEP (FIEP) meeting, has recently gained national attention for its team-based approach. In this study, the...Learn more

Chinese families' level of participation and experiences in IEP meetings.

The author investigated the level of participation and experiences of 5 Chinese parents of children with disabilities in individualized education program (IEP) meetings through observations and interviews. Results of the study suggested that the Chinese parents were dissatisfied with 12 of 15...Learn more

Constructing the Individual Education Plan: confusion or collaboration?

This article presents findings of research in the UK concerning the development of the Individual Education Plan, analogous to the IEP in the US context. The Special Education Needs Code of Practice acknowledges that children have "unique knowledge" of their own needs, and it advocates that...Learn more

Enhancing the collaborative capacity of individualized education programs (IEPs) in Delaware schools

[abstract] This Executive Position Paper explores promising practice recommendations for enhancing the collaborative capacity of individualized education programs (IEPs) in Delaware Schools. Recommendations marry existing literature on collaboration, building capacity through adult training/...Learn more

Evaluation of Family Empowerment Centers.

This report synthesizes the quantitative and qualitative evaluation data related to Family Empowerment Centers (FEC) in California. Data was obtained from surveys of parents and professionals, parent focus groups, and interviews with FEC center directors, center personnel, and other professionals...Learn more

Family perceptions of student centered planning and IEP meetings.

Given the documented benefits of family involvement in educational planning, engaging families throughout the school years is strongly advocated. However, barriers continue to impede families from collaborative partnering in educational planning. In this qualitative study the perceptions of six...Learn more

Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings and Mexican American parents: Let's talk about it.

This study explores the relation between Mexican American parents and the special education system, especially the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings. Within this narrative account, 10 Mexican American women were interviewed throughout a school year to comprehend how they felt about...Learn more

Korean-American mothers' perception of professional support in early intervention and special education programs.

The authors present their findings related to interviewing 20 Korean-American mothers of children with disabilities. Data was collected related to the participants’ perceptions of the expertise, attitudes, and behavior of social and educational service providers, differences in cultural values and...Learn more

Law, culture, and children with disabilities: Educational rights and the construction of difference.

Pre-IDEA. Discusses research on use of interdisciplinary Committees on Special Education (CSE) when creating IEP. Discusses parental views and impressions and their effects on the decision-making process. When parents understood the role and perspective of the CSE members, their satisfaction with...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

Parent involvement in educational decision-making: A Hawaiian perspective.

This article describes the results of a qualitative case study involving the parents of three children of Hawaiian descent living in rural Hawaii. Parents shared their experiences of educational decision-making for their children with disabilities. Results revealed that parents responded to...Learn more

Parents' Perceptions of Engagement During IEP Meetings

[Abstract] "Parents of special education students may take a passive role at individual education planning (IEP) meetings. This passivity often results in poor planning and reduced student performance at school. Understanding parent experiences during IEP meetings for children could help...Learn more

Perceptions of parents of students with autism towards the IEP meeting: A case study of one family support group chapter.

This case study investigated parental perceptions of students with autism towards the IEP meeting from one family support group chapter in the north Texas area. Participants were asked to share their experiences of previous IEP meetings and to provide input regarding not only measures that school...Learn more

Problems in due process: Factors which result In more adversarial procedures.

It is the purpose of this report to examine procedural safeguards beginning with the initial parent-school communication and continuing through notification, evaluation, programming, to the due process hearing in order to determine which factors at which points in the process result in more...Learn more

Reducing parental dissatisfaction with special education in two school districts: Implementing conflict prevention and alternative dispute resolution.

Parental dissatisfaction with special education services is a national problem. This article presents two districts that have undergone systemwide changes to decrease the dissatisfaction of families who have children with disabilities. Using qualitative inquiry, the authors analyzed documents and...Learn more

Special education conflict management at the school building level: A multi-vocal synthesis

Research studies and commentaries have analyzed the formal mechanisms associated with special education conflict such as the use of mediation and impartial hearings to resolve disputes. However, specific information regarding the management of special education conflict at the school level is in...Learn more

Special education due process hearings: Student characteristics, issues, and decisions.

This article presents findings from an analysis of special education due process hearing decisions rendered in Iowa from July 1, 1989, through June 30, 2001. Detailed information regarding specific issues of dispute and prevailing party is presented, with an emphasis on differences in issues...Learn more

The IEP meeting: Perceptions of parents of students who receive special education services.

The author investigated parental perceptions of the individualized education program (IEP) meeting among 51 parents of students who were receiving special education services from 1 family support service agency. Survey questions pertained to the following areas: (a) IEP meeting experiences, (b)...Learn more

The Perceptions of IEP Meetings of Parents Who have Used a Parent Training and Information Center

[Abstract] "This study examined the perceptions of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings of 11 parents of children with disabilities who used a Parent Training and Information center (PTI). The purpose was to examine parental perceptions of the effectiveness of a PTI. The characteristics of...Learn more

What Do Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Think?

[Abstract] "The purpose of this mixed methods study was to better understand the perspectives of parents with children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders regarding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, and interventions implemented to help their child meet IEP goals. The...Learn more

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"I Didn't Sign Up For This!": Considering The Impact of Due Process On Teachers

Advocates and IEPs: Parental Perspectives and Solutions Schools Can Offer

An Exploration of the Dynamics and Collaboration within IEP Teams

An Investigation of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Practice: Promising Procedures That Foster Family–Professional Collaboration

Chinese families' level of participation and experiences in IEP meetings.

Constructing the Individual Education Plan: confusion or collaboration?

Enhancing the collaborative capacity of individualized education programs (IEPs) in Delaware schools

Evaluation of Family Empowerment Centers.

Family perceptions of student centered planning and IEP meetings.

Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings and Mexican American parents: Let's talk about it.

Korean-American mothers' perception of professional support in early intervention and special education programs.

Law, culture, and children with disabilities: Educational rights and the construction of difference.

Optional IDEA alternative dispute resolution.

Parent involvement in educational decision-making: A Hawaiian perspective.

Parents' Perceptions of Engagement During IEP Meetings

Perceptions of parents of students with autism towards the IEP meeting: A case study of one family support group chapter.

Problems in due process: Factors which result In more adversarial procedures.

Reducing parental dissatisfaction with special education in two school districts: Implementing conflict prevention and alternative dispute resolution.

Special education conflict management at the school building level: A multi-vocal synthesis

Special education due process hearings: Student characteristics, issues, and decisions.

The IEP meeting: Perceptions of parents of students who receive special education services.

The Perceptions of IEP Meetings of Parents Who have Used a Parent Training and Information Center

What Do Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Think?

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