the wisconsin special education dispute resolution options wi special education mediation system...
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The Wisconsin Special Education Dispute Resolution Options
WI Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS)
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• WSEMS Partners
Jan Serak
Parent & Co-Director,
WI FACETS Nissan Bar-Lev
Special Education Director, CESA #7 Nina Meierding Professor, Attorney and Mediator
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WSEMS Roster of Mediators/Facilitators
WSEMS roster Impartiality Professional diversity Variety of mediation styles
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When Issues Arise
Communicate right away
Schedule informal meeting
Prepare for the meeting
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At the meeting Listen actively, acknowledge the barriers Explain your perspective, ask questions Search for interests, analyze options Discuss next steps
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Dealing with emotions at the meeting Describe concerns Bring someone with you Comment on the positive Try an apology If issues not resolved…
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What is IEP Facilitation? Option for early conflict resolution Used at any IEP meeting Facilitator focuses on the IEP process
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How to Request IEP Facilitation?
Joint or individual request Neutral intake system Screening process Data trends
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What is mediation? When is mediation right for you? Role of mediator What happens in a typical mediation
session?
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How to Request How to Request Mediation?Mediation?
Joint or single request Description of dispute Sign/fax/mail Neutral intake system Data trends
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What is the Resolution Process? Concept and timelines in IDEA 2004 Held with or without a neutral How to obtain
a neutral facilitator
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What is the Resolution Process? (continued)
Participants Waiver options Forms Confidentiality Signed agreement
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WSEMS Team
Reaching Latino families
Training opportunities
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Website
WSEMS info & forms
Bios of neutrals
FAQ on mediation
Spanish translation
Resources http://wsems.us/