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Special Education Dispute Resolution

Know your path
before you need it.

When your child's education isn't going as it should, you have options. Six distinct paths, from a simple conversation to formal legal proceedings, each with its own purpose, power, and process.

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The Spectrum

Dispute resolution in special education isn't a single door, it's a spectrum. Each level serves a different purpose and carries different weight, cost, and consequence.

Understanding where you are, and where you could go, is the first step to advocating effectively for your child. You don't have to start at the top. And you don't have to navigate it alone.

The Escalation Path

Six Options to Resolve Special Education Disputes

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Collaboration Litigation

Escalation Level
You Don't Have to Do This Alone

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"Every family deserves to know their rights, and to have someone in their corner who understands how to use them."

FindParentAdvocates.com connects families with trained special education advocates across the country. We help you understand your rights and navigate every stage of this process.