The Contra Costa Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) has operated an Alternative Dispute Resolution System since 1992. What challenges have we encountered? Which strategies did we find most effective and what’s working today? Over time the system has included solution panels, resource parents, formal and informal facilitated IEP’s, SELPA staff interventions, IEP coaching, expert panels, file reviews, IEP staffing’s, resolution sessions and local mediation. The implementation of these strategies has also included professional development activities for our 14 school districts and county office of education.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Supporting the prevention and resolution of disputes through partnership and collaboration
