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Mediation and Due Process

Mediation is a voluntary process that is available to resolve special education disputes. Mediation is available for students age three through 21 years when there is a disagreement regarding identification, evaluation, classification, educational placement or the provision of a free, appropriate public education. Your request for mediation cannot be used to deny or delay your right to request a due process hearing. A written request…

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Special Education Evaluations

Evaluation of your child is an important early step in securing the appropriate special education services for your child with disabilities. The entire process begins with something called "referral." Parents or the school district may initiate this process. For the parent to initiate the referral, a written request for an evaluation is made to the school district, usually to the Director of Special Education Services.…

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