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Parent guides in this series include:  \nIDEA Special Education Mediation IDEA Special Education Written State Complaints IDEA Special Education Due Process Complaints/ Hearing Requests IDEA Special Education Resolution Meetings  \nThis publication describes Resolution Meetings generally for Part B of the IDEA. It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards or requirements of federal or state law.  \nWhat Is A Resolution Meeting?  \nA resolution meeting is a dispute resolution process that takes place after a parent files a due process complaint. Resolution meetings offer parents and school districts the opportunity to resolve issues before a due process hearing happens.  \n􀁸 Participants include the parent, someone from the school district who can make decisions on behalf of the school, and individualized education program (IEP) team members who have knowledge about the facts listed in the due process complaint. A parent may also choose to bring an advocate, attorney, or other support person.  \n􀁸 The parent and school district decide together which members of the IEP team should attend the resolution meeting.  \n􀁸 Working together to resolve disputes can prevent the need for a due process hearing, which can be expensive and have a negative effect on relationships.  \nSome states may provide facilitators for resolution meetings when requested by the parent and school district. There is no requirement in the IDEA that facilitators be made available for resolution meetings.  \nIf you think it would be good to have someone help with communications, you may want to suggest mediation instead of having aresolution meeting. For more information, see IDEA Special Education Mediation.  \nHow Does A Resolution Meeting Happen?  \n􀁸 The school district must hold a resolution meeting within  \n15 calendar days of receiving notice of a parent’s due process complaint.  \n􀁸 The meeting must occur unless the parent and school district both agree in writing not to have the meeting, or agree to use the mediation process.  \nState regulations associated with the IDEA dispute resolution processes vary widely.  \nParents and family members are encouraged to contact their state educational agency ora parent center for more information.  \nBenefits Of Resolution Meetings  \n􀁸 Resolution meetings are an important opportunity to communicate and improve the relationship between you and your child’s school. They provide a chance to work together to resolve issues before a due process hearing takes place.  \n􀁸 The resolution meeting keeps the decision-making with you and the school. In a due process hearing, a hearing officer who does not know your child decides how to resolve the dispute.  \n􀁸 There will be someone at the meeting who can make decisions on behalf of the school district.  \nHelpful Tips To Prepare For A Resolution Meeting  \n􀁸 Identify the issues as you see them, outline what you feel your child needs, and bring some ideas you have for possible solutions, including practices that have been proven effective.  \n􀁸 Organize your documents and write dates and notes on them. 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