Chapter 7: When Things Aren't Going Well

Preparing for Mediation

What are the issues and problems to be mediated?
- From my point of view?
- From their point of view?
What are my goals/needs for my child? Their goals/needs?
What common ground is there between us?
What can I give them? They give me?
What are possible options for resolution?
What do I need to know to understand their position?
What do they need to know to understand my position?
What are my alternatives if there is not a negotiated resolution? What are theirs?

		Chapter 7

		1	When Things Aren't Going Well

		2	Superintendent Complaint

		3	Stay-Put

		4	Mediation

		5	Complaints

		6	Hearing

		7	Expedited Hearing

		8	Pre-Hearing Conference

		9	Dispute Resolution

		10	Checklist of Things Parents Should Bring to the Hearing

		11	Roles in the Due Process Procedure

		12	Hearing Expenditures and Attorney Fees

		13	Other Places to File for Due Process

		14	Sample Letters

		15	Worksheets

		16	Supplemental Information