FAQ’s Regarding Pendency During Mediation
Below are some commonly asked questions about Pendency during mediation. Q: What is Pendency? A: Pendency is also known as “stay put.” This means that while the parties are resolving a disagreement through mediation or due process, the student remains in his/her last agreed upon placement until the proceedings are completed. Q: When does Pendency Read More »
MP Regulations
Regulations Important Federal Laws for Children with Disabilities Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Part B) 34 CFR, Part 104: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities (automatically set to Subpart D: Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Education) Important State Laws for Children with Disabilities Pennsylvania has a State Board of Education which has Read More »
Family Resource Library – Regulations
Regulations Public schools in Pennsylvania have a legal requirement to provide special education to students with disabilities who need them. There are both federal and state laws that work together in order to allow these students to receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Important Federal Regulations for Children with Disabilities Individuals with Disabilities Read More »
Family Resource Library – Federal and State Policies and Guidance
Federal and State Policies and Guidance In addition to the laws, state and federal agencies as well as the courts have issued decisions and policies interpreting and explaining the special education laws. All of these resources are described in this section for your use. OSEP Policy Letters: The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is Read More »
Family Resource Library – Mediation
Mediation Mediation is a free, voluntary, and confidential process designed to help parents and school officials resolve disputes about special education. Parents and schools are frequently able to reach agreements about the child’s special education program through mediation and therefore eliminate the need for a due process hearing. Because it is voluntary both you and Read More »
Pendency
Pendency As of June, 2008, state regulations were modified to incorporate pendent placement (stay-put status) for a child during mediation proceedings. These regulations include 22 Pa. Code Chapters 14.162 (s) and 711.62 (e) (State Special Education Regulations). Mediation remains a voluntary option for parents and local education agencies (LEAs). However, if a parent requests mediation Read More »
Mediation
Mediation The relationship between parents and schools can become strained when there are disagreements and conflict about a child’s program. Research is clear that when parents and schools work together, children have better educational outcomes. Special education mediation is a service offered by ODR to help families of children with disabilities and schools resolve their Read More »