Presenters:
Judy Alderton, Project Director, IN-SOURCE, South Bend, IN
Fran Fletcher, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Patricia McGinnis, ADR Coordinator, Minnesota Special Education Mediation System, Roseville, MN
Eva Soeka, Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System, Milwaukee, WI
The IEP Meeting is central to the provision of educational services for students and children with disabilities. When relationships between parents and schools are strained, facilitated meetings may be beneficial. To help special education planning teams reach agreements, several state education agencies and local education agencies provide the option of facilitated IEP meetings. Participants at this session will learn some of the benefits and challenges that are associated with implementing facilitated IEP programs.