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The Yuba County SELPA encourages the use of effective communication, facilitation, mediation and other collaborative processes as strategies for resolving disagreements between parents and schools about children's educational programs and support services. We support parents, educators, administrators, attorneys, and advocates to benefit from the full continuum of dispute resolution options that can prevent and resolve conflict and ultimately lead to informed partnerships that focus on results for children and youth.

The Yuba County SELPA believes family members and educators are best served when they have a range of dispute resolution options available within a system designed by strong stakeholder involvement. We value and encourage the use of effective communication, facilitation, mediation and other collaborative processes as strategies for resolving disagreements between parents and schools about children's educational programs and support services.

Please view our Continuum of Alternate Dispute Resolution processes and practices HERE.

We encourage all stakeholders to participate in the "Working Together" free training series offered by the Center for Alternate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE).

For Local Assistance, Call: (530) 749-4873 or submit a request HERE.

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Procedural Safeguards

This information provides you as parents, legal guardians, and surrogate parents of children with disabilities from 3 years of age through age 21 and students who have reached age 18, the age of majority, with an overview of your educational rights or procedural safeguards

Procedural Safeguards

Procedural Safeguards

Dispute Resolution Steps

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STEP 1: IEP Facilitation

IEP Facilitation is an optional process, not required by the IDEA, that state educational agencies (SEA) or school districts may provide to parents and schools. A facilitated IEP meeting
is the same as any other IEP meeting, except that a facilitator joins the meeting. The facilitator helps with communication among team members, and does not make decisions about the student’s
IEP. The goal of a facilitated IEP meeting is to develop an IEP that is supported by team members and benefits the student.

For more information click on the links on the right.

IEP Facilitation Information

STEP 2: IDEA Resolution Meeting

A 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.

For more information click on the links on the right.

IDEA Resolution Meeting Information

STEP 3: IDEA Intervention (Part B) Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process that brings people together to resolve their disagreements. A mediator helps participants communicate with each other, so that everyone has an
opportunity to express concerns and offer solutions.

For more information click on the links on the right.

IDEA Intervention (Part B) Mediation Information

STEP 4: IDEA Early Intervention (Part C) Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process under Part C of the IDEA that brings people together to resolve disagreements. An impartial, qualified and
trained mediator helps participants communicate with each other so that everyone has an opportunity to express concerns and offer
solutions.

For more information click on the links on the right.

IDEA Early Intervention (Part C) Mediation Information

Step 5: IDEA Due Process Complaints

A due process complaint is a written document used to request a due process hearing related to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child with a disability, or the provision of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to the child. The complaint may be filed
by a parent or public agency (such as your child’s school district). This starts a process that may lead to a formal hearing where a hearing officer decides the outcome.

For more information click on the links on the right.

IDEA Due Process Complaints Information

Step 6: IDEA Written State Complaints

A written state complaint is used to communicate that a public agency (such as your child’s school) has not followed the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and to request an investigation of the problem. Complaints may concern one child or student, or a group of students. Any person or organization, including one from another state, may file a written state complaint.

For more information click on the links on the right.

IDEA Written State Complaints Information

Access Special Education forms by clicking the link below.

OAH Forms