Special Education Services

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Due Process

Due process is an appeal process for parents to resolve issues with school districts about their child's IEP.

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Forms

• District Request for Impartial Due Process Hearing Officer
• Parental Request for Impartial Due Process Hearing

Resources

• Due Process Committee Minutes and Decision Summaries
• Interim Changes to Due Process and Disciplinary Procedures under IDEA 2004
• Choosing an Attorney for Special Education Representation
• Due Process Evaluation Report to the State Board of Education, August 2002
• Study of the Illinois Due Process Procedures 2001
• Due Process Evaluation Report to the State Board of Education, June 2004

Committees and Hearing Officers

• Due Process Hearing Officers
• Due Process Screening Committee

Due Process: Resolving Special Education Disputes (42:35)

This streaming video presents vignettes of the steps in due process, beginning with a dispute occurring at a meeting about a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and concluding with the hearing itself. The accompanying narration provides in-depth information regarding the legal requirements and procedures for due process. (Captioned version is available -- click the CAP button. You will need the free RealOne player to view the video.)

Special Education Mediation (47:00)

This video demonstrates a sample Special Education Mediation session. The program was produced in 1986. While the program itself is dated, the information presented is accurate and the procedures are still applicable. You'll need the free RealOne player to view the video.)

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