Iowa Department of Education

This is a new process implemented after July 1, 2005. After a due process hearing request is filed with the Department, the district and AEA are responsible for offering a Resolution Meeting to the parent in order to possibly reach an agreement without having to go to a hearing before an administrative law judge.

Legal Requirements and Reports

This spreadsheet shows the number of Resolution Sessions held during the previous school year
Summary Reports from July 1 2005 to June 30 2006 (2007-01-17)

Supporting Documents

This form is an Agreement to Hold Resolution Session
Agreement to Hold Resolution Session (2006-11-02)

This is an example of the optional form used for agreements reached during a Resolution Session
Draft Example--Legally Binding Resolution Session Agreement Form (2006-11-02)

Contacts in your Area

The following are lists and contact sheets of agencies and individuals you may talk to about the conflict resolution processes offered by the Department and the AEA.

AEA Special Education Directors List (2006-11-02)

Parent Letter for Free or Low-cost Legal and Advocacy Services (2006-11-02)

Quick Reference List of Resources for Iowans with Disabilities & Family Members (2006-11-02)

The checklist and Q & A provide guidance for conducting a resolution meeting to an LEA/AEA that is attempting to resolve the dispute after a parent requests a due process complaint (hearing).

Tips for Resolution Meeting (2007-06-25)

Supporting Links

These are lists of agencies -- not related to the Department of Education -- that can assist you with a variety of special education issues.

Parent Training and Information Center
http://www.askresource.org

The Legal Center for Special Education
http://www.askresource.org/tlc/index.html

HAWK-I (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa)
http://www.hawk-i.org/

Iowa Compass
http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/iowacompass/

Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/

Contacts

Dee Ann Wilson, Consultant
515-281-5766
deeann.wilson@iowa.gov

Thomas Mayes, Consultant
515-242-5614
Thomas.Mayes@iowa.gov