Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The Santa Clara North West (NW) SELPA offers no-cost ADR services to assist school districts and parents in proactively resolving special education disagreements and disputes. These ADR services aim to provide parents and school districts within Santa Clara NW SELPA with a continuum of dispute resolution processes and practices to engage in different levels of intervention - prevention, disagreement, and conflict. Services include SELPA Engagement, IEP Facilitation, and Mediation.
To request ADR services, please click on the appropriate referral form below: Resources and Training Videos
Training Videos for parents and school district staff/administrators
Essential Skills for Effective Collaboration - Training Videos
- Habilidades esenciales para una colaboración efectiva
- Các kỹ năng cần thiết để hợp tác hiệu quả
Special Education Rights of Parents and Children: Notice of Procedural Safeguards
For Parents: Working Together - Tips & Tools for Having a Positive and Collaborative IEP Team
For Parents: Preparing for Meetings by Looking at Problems from Differing Perspectives
For Parents: Breaking Through the Contentious Moments - Listening for Needs
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
Pathways to Partnership (P2P)
