Special Education Mediation

Special Education Mediation is a voluntary process where parents and school representatives work with a neutral mediator to resolve disagreements about a student's educational services. The mediator helps facilitate communication, clarify issues, and find mutually acceptable solutions without litigation. This process aims to promote collaboration, ensure the child's educational needs are met effectively, and often results in a personalized plan. Mediation is confidential, flexible, and typically quicker and less stressful than formal legal proceedings, fostering a cooperative environment to address disputes related to special education programs and services.