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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ADR: To be or…?

Article analyzes success of mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials in general. Most studies cited did not relate to special ed mediation but might be useful to inform methodology of future studies. Article reports some data on special ed mediations, finding higher correlation with parental...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

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

Examining the Impact of Early Intervention, Parent Involvement and Family Characteristics on Preschool Special Education Student Outcomes over Time

UMI Number: 3495232 [Excerpts from abstract] "The study included secondary data analysis to examine the impact of several factors, including the Early Intervention program, demographic factors and potential mediating factors on preschool special education student outcomes. The Pre-elementary...Learn more

Father Involvement in Early Intervention: Exploring the Gap Between Service Providers’ Perceptions and Practices

The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine early intervention (EI) service providers’ perceptions of the roles played by fathers in services, as well as their perceptions of the barriers that limit fathers from being engaged in the services provided for families of children with...Learn more

IDEA Written State Complaints: Making the System More Accessible, Responsive and Equitable for Students with Disabilities

Identifying the Associated Factors of Mediation and Due Process in Families of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

[Abstract] "Compared to families of students with other types of disabilities, families of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are significantly more likely to enact their procedural safeguards such as mediation and due process. However, we do not know which school, child, and parent...Learn more

In the matter of Arons: Construction of the IDEA’s lay advocate provision too narrow?

Lay advocates are prohibited from representing parents and children in d.p. hearings under Arons. Part III of this article presents new empirical findings related to the supply of attorneys and lay advocates available to represent parents at any cost and at a reduced cost. Survey was sent to state...Learn more

Lay advocates and parent experts under the IDEA.

The purpose of this article is to expand on the survey data provided in Seven and Zirkel (2002) and to trace the lower court case law between the two decisions related to Arons and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy. The interrelationship...Learn more

Mediation in Nebraska: An innovative past, a spirited present, and a provocative future.

Pre-IDEA amendment, NE enacted a Special Education Option through the NE Office of Dispute Resolution and Dept. of Ed. The mediation centers under this option provide public outreach, conflict resolution skills training, and mediation services for school districts and families involved in sped...Learn more

Mediation of special education disputes.

Defines special education mediation as “a process whereby the parties in dispute work towards a resolution with the help of a neutral third party, the mediator.” Defines roles of parties and mediator in the process. Lists advantages of mediation: parties control outcome, encourages them to work...Learn more

Parent beliefs and knowledge about special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The shifting emphasis within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) legislation toward greater parental involvement is supported by the literature suggesting that engaging parents in their child's education will improve the effectiveness of schooling, especially programs directed...Learn more

Putting square pegs into round holes: Mediation and the rights of children with disabilities under the IDEA.

This Article examines whether or not a mediation process can be created that fits squarely into the goals of the IDEA. Mediation has become the preferred method for settling disputes under the IDEA between schools and families. Article discusses prior research that found high rates of settlement,...Learn more

Special education attorney’s fees: of Buckhannon, the IDEA reauthorization bills, and the IDEA as civil rights statute.

Pt. IV, “Empirical Research on IDEA Disputes.” Focuses on costs and attorney’s fees, but also includes information on prevalence and dynamic of the disputes. First data mentioned is from 1989 report by GAO. Between 1984 and 1988, more disputes appeared to be resolved informally, as numbers of...Learn more

Special education tuition reimbursement claims.

The ability of parents of children with disabilities to seek reimbursement for private school tuition is one of the most controversial aspects of special education law. Using a comprehensive sample of published court and hearing officer decisions regarding tuition reimbursement, this study,...Learn more

Spotlight on Students With Disabilities

This brief discusses survey results about districts’ perceptions of the ease with which they were able to provide services for students with disabilities and to comply with federal law governing the education of students with disab ilities.Learn more

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ADR: To be or…?

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

Conflict management in early intervention: Procedural safeguards and mediation.

Examining the Impact of Early Intervention, Parent Involvement and Family Characteristics on Preschool Special Education Student Outcomes over Time

Father Involvement in Early Intervention: Exploring the Gap Between Service Providers’ Perceptions and Practices

IDEA Written State Complaints: Making the System More Accessible, Responsive and Equitable for Students with Disabilities

Identifying the Associated Factors of Mediation and Due Process in Families of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

In the matter of Arons: Construction of the IDEA’s lay advocate provision too narrow?

Lay advocates and parent experts under the IDEA.

Mediation in Nebraska: An innovative past, a spirited present, and a provocative future.

Mediation of special education disputes.

Parent beliefs and knowledge about special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Putting square pegs into round holes: Mediation and the rights of children with disabilities under the IDEA.

Special education attorney’s fees: of Buckhannon, the IDEA reauthorization bills, and the IDEA as civil rights statute.

Special education tuition reimbursement claims.

Spotlight on Students With Disabilities

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