Dispute Resolution

Special Education Workshop Series – Winter 2025

PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Choose which of these informative workshops you’d like to attend!

• January 29 – From Referral to Eligibility
• February 12 – Anatomy of an IEP
• February 26 – Measurable IEP Goals
• March 12 – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
• March 26 – Dispute Resolution: Even when we do our best to collaborate and reach an agreement, things don’t always go right at IEP meetings or other special education proceedings. That is why the law makes dispute resolution options available to families (and to schools). While this process can be stressful, information is power; the more you know, the more prepared you will be if things don’t go as planned. This presentation will describe dispute resolution options, how they work, and when it may be best to use a specific option. We will also guide on you on how to prepare when entering into a dispute resolution process. Being knowledgeable will help you make the best decisions for your child as you work to ensure that their rights are protected.

Each workshop will start at 6:30 p.m. EST and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. These sessions will not be recorded.