Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The Santa Clara SELPAs I, II, III, IV, & VII office offers no-cost ADR services to assist school districts and parents in proactively resolving special education disagreements and disputes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. These ADR services aim to provide parents and school districts within Santa Clara SELPAs I, II, III, IV and VII with a continuum of dispute resolution processes and practices to engage in different levels of intervention - prevention, disagreement, and conflict. Services include telephone intermediary, case management, 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