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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Avoiding special education due process hearings: Lessons from the field.

School personnel often find that parents are dissatisfied with their child's special education program. What individualized education program (IEP) teams do to prevent and handle parents' discontent helps determine if dissatisfaction will turn into a protracted, acrimonious legal battle or an...Learn more

Balancing acts: Dispute resolution in the U.S. and English special education law.

Compares special ed. law in US and England. States that the lack of legal representation for low-income parents during dispute resolution affects the fairness of the process, and that parents that don’t have legal advice during mediation are more likely to pursue a due process hearing. Those that...Learn more

Bargaining and distribution in special education.

In this article the author focuses on the importance of parental involvement in the IEP process and argues that parents with poor bargaining skills are at a significant disadvantage when negotiating services for their children.Learn more

Beyond Involvement and Engagement: The Role of the Family in School–Community Partnerships

Research indicates that partnerships between schools and neighborhood communities support student learning, improve schools, and strengthen families and neighborhoods. These partnerships expand the traditional educational mission of the school to include health and social services for children and...Learn more

Bringing parent and community engagement back into the education reform spotlight

[abstract] "In this study I argue that educational practitioners and policy makers cannot solve the problem of increasing student learning and growth by organizationally isolating the work of schools from communities. The purpose of this study was to explore which organizational conditions have...Learn more

Buckhannon, special education disputes, and attorneys' fees: Time for a congressional response again.

Discusses effect of Buckhannon case on attorney fees in special education mediation. Prior to this case, if parents were the “prevailing party” in mediation, the parents’ attorney could seek fees from the school district. Now, if parents and school districts enter into a settlement through...Learn more

Building bridges with families: Honoring the mandates of IDEA

This article distills three lessons learned over the 30 years since IDEIA was first passed: 1) Families organize daily routines that balance their beliefs, resources, and needs and abilities. 2) Families vary greatly in how and how much they collaborate and participate in schooling activities. 3)...Learn more

Building partnerships with low-income families of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Implications for professional school counselors

Parental involvement is vital in helping students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) perform successfully in schools. Often, low-income families are not involved in their children's education. Therefore, the school counselor's role in partnering with families of students with ADHD...Learn more

Can We Talk? Using Community–Based Participatory Action Research to Build Family and School Partnerships with Families of Color

Research has demonstrated persistent, disproportionally negative educational outcomes for students of color, causing national concern in this area. School personnel increasingly understand the need to engage with parents as educational partners, but parents of color may feel marginalized in these...Learn more

Challenges balancing collaboration and independence in home-school relationships: Analysis of parents’ perceptions in one district

Research has documented the important role that parental involvement plays in children's learning. Yet, it can be challenging for schools to establish appropriate relationships with parents. Is there an optimal balance of collaborative and separate relationships between parents and schools? Twenty...Learn more

Challenges in Interpreting Accountability Results for Schools’ Facilitation of Parent Involvement Under IDEA

[abstract] Parents’ involvement in their child’s education has been an important tenet of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Under the special education accountability system that went into effect in 2005, states have been required to report annually to the federal government on the...Learn more

Changing patterns of parent–teacher communication and parent involvement from preschool to school

[Abstract] This study investigated the nature of parent involvement and parent–educator communication in prior-to-school early childhood settings and school, to explore relations to social capital variables and consistencies and changes in practices over time. Parent interview and teacher...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

Claims, barriers, and satisfaction.

This article explores the issue of requests for additional special education services. In their study, the authors identified which parents of children who receive special education services make claims for additional related services; the barriers these parents report facing in obtaining such...Learn more

Collaboration and conflict resolution in education.

Presents guidelines for resolving conflicts between educators and parents. Participants should seek different perspectives, not "truths," consider the common ground, define an effective problem-solving procedure, adopt ground rules for discussion, address issues, identify interests and positive...Learn more

Community and Connection in Inclusive Early-Childhood Education : A Participatory Action Research Investigation

This article presents findings from a participatory action research project at an early-childhood center. The findings lead to recommendations for inclusive early-childhood environments, gathered within three categories: The Meaning of Membership - Establish intentional rituals and routines each...Learn more

Conflict management in early intervention: Procedural safeguards and mediation.

A study of state Part H coordinators investigated conflict management in early-intervention systems. Results found that 41 state agencies have already established a formal statewide mediation option for resolution of disputes related to Part H between families of infants and young children and...Learn more

Conflict resolution in special education and Section 504 through mediation. Mediators manual [and] school information.

This manual is designed to familiarize mediators with the mediation process and what will occur during a mediation session. Information is provided on the following topics: (1) mediation in special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and under Section 504 of the...Learn more

Considering special education mediation.

This brief paper discusses the use of mediation as a method for resolving disagreements between schools or early intervention programs and parents of children with disabilities. It identifies benefits of mediation such as maintenance of an ongoing and positive relationship between the school and...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

Creeping judicialization in special education hearings?: An exploratory study.

This article describes an exploratory study using data from the Iowa Department of Education. The authors examined outcomes of 145 hearing officer decisions and seven judicial variables. Outcomes revealed that parents were successful in 32% of the cases, defendant in 60%, and 8% had mixed outcome...Learn more

Culture in Inclusive Schools: Parental Perspectives on Trusting Family-Professional Partnerships

This qualitative study improves understanding of parent perspectives about the factors that facilitate family-professional partnerships in schools recognized for inclusive practices. Five themes emerged from 11 focus groups consisting of parents of students with and without disabilities and with...Learn more

Developing positive school–home relationships through structured conversations with parents of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

[Abstract] Parents play a crucial role in their children's education, and their active involvement can lead to better outcomes. However, evidence suggests that parental engagement and confidence among perhaps the most vulnerable group of learners – those with special educational needs and...Learn more

Disability matters: Toward a law school clinical model for serving youth with special education needs.

This article examines the role that law school clinics could play in remedying a gap in legal services for youth with special education needs while simultaneously enhancing law students' awareness and understanding of disabilities and providing students with unique skills. The authors show that the...Learn more

Diverse Approaches to Parent Advocacy During Special Education Home–School Interactions: Identification and Use of Cultural and Social Capital

Abstract: "Home–school partnerships in special education often include parent advocacy that at times requires specific and specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Parent participation is shaped by access to cultural and social capital resources and is critical to assessment and service...Learn more

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Avoiding special education due process hearings: Lessons from the field.

Balancing acts: Dispute resolution in the U.S. and English special education law.

Bargaining and distribution in special education.

Beyond Involvement and Engagement: The Role of the Family in School–Community Partnerships

Bringing parent and community engagement back into the education reform spotlight

Buckhannon, special education disputes, and attorneys' fees: Time for a congressional response again.

Building bridges with families: Honoring the mandates of IDEA

Building partnerships with low-income families of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Implications for professional school counselors

Can We Talk? Using Community–Based Participatory Action Research to Build Family and School Partnerships with Families of Color

Challenges balancing collaboration and independence in home-school relationships: Analysis of parents’ perceptions in one district

Challenges in Interpreting Accountability Results for Schools’ Facilitation of Parent Involvement Under IDEA

Changing patterns of parent–teacher communication and parent involvement from preschool to school

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

Claims, barriers, and satisfaction.

Collaboration and conflict resolution in education.

Community and Connection in Inclusive Early-Childhood Education : A Participatory Action Research Investigation

Conflict management in early intervention: Procedural safeguards and mediation.

Conflict resolution in special education and Section 504 through mediation. Mediators manual [and] school information.

Considering special education mediation.

Constructing the Individual Education Plan: confusion or collaboration?

Creeping judicialization in special education hearings?: An exploratory study.

Culture in Inclusive Schools: Parental Perspectives on Trusting Family-Professional Partnerships

Developing positive school–home relationships through structured conversations with parents of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Disability matters: Toward a law school clinical model for serving youth with special education needs.

Diverse Approaches to Parent Advocacy During Special Education Home–School Interactions: Identification and Use of Cultural and Social Capital

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