This presentation examines the differences in being neutral, without a conflict of interest, as defined by case law, research and publications, and training for special education alternative dispute resolution. Does neutrality vary across facilitation, mediation, and complaint investigations? How does the facilitator, mediator, or investigator demonstrate neutrality when contracting in multiple ADR roles, often in the same school districts? The presentation will discuss examples such as:
- How does a facilitator address having previously been an investigator in the same district, finding the district out of compliance in one of more areas?
- How does a facilitator respond when district actions are violating the safeguards of students and/or parents?
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