Special Education Conflict Resolution Webinar Series – “Session 2: Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards”

Free webinar series for parents, caregivers and professionals exploring dispute resolution, partnering with your Individualized Education Program team, mediation and more

Join Family Matters Parent Training and Resource Information Center for this four-part “Understanding Dispute Resolution” webinar series on Zoom.

Family Matters educational support coaches will cover conflict resolution options in the special education process. Sessions will feature guest speakers from Equip for Equality, the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Session 2 will cover “Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards” on Sept. 13 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Presenter Laura Hart from the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission will discuss:

• Prior written notice
• Consents
• Dispute resolution options

See the “Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards” flyer on Family Matter’s website for more details.

Register for session 2 “Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards.”  You must register for each session separately.

For questions, contact educational support coach Abbi Mars at amars@fmptic.org.

The “Understanding Dispute Resolution” series will continue each Friday in September from 3 to 4 p.m. with:

• Session 3 – “Overview of State-Sponsored Mediation and Facilitated IEP Meetings” on Sept. 20
• Session 4 – “Understanding Due Process and State Complaints” on Sept. 27