DISPUTE RESOLUTION INFO: Facilitated IEP Training and Request Updates!

Both state and national trends point to an increase in the frequency and intensity of special education disputes. More than ever, all members of the IEP team would benefit from exploring additional tools and strategies for strengthening collaborative decision-making and building consensus. The ADE/ESS Dispute Resolution unit is pleased to offer a variety of professional learning opportunities, free of charge, to public education agencies (PEAs) seeking to establish or strengthen a facilitated IEP culture. Interested PEAs can submit a Facilitated IEP Training Request, and the ADE/ESS Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist will reach out to offer flexible options to meet the needs of your PEA team. Secure your preferred date(s) soon, as summer and fall calendars tend to fill quickly!  

Please visit the Facilitated IEP website to learn more about state-coordinated FIEP meetings and to access the brand-new online request form!  To receive FIEP program updates and dispute resolution tips, join the FIEP listserv. Completing the FIEP Program Survey will help ADE/ESS to improve our process and identify areas of interest for advanced training topics.