Dispute Resolution Options

Special Education Workshop Series – Spring 2025

PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia.

Choose one, multiple, or all of these informative workshops to attend!

• April 9 – From Referral to Eligibility
• April 23 – Anatomy of an IEP
• May 7 – Measurable IEP Goals
• May 21 – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
• June 4 – Dispute Resolution Options: 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 Virginia 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.