This session provides due process hearing officers with practical strategies to manage complex special education cases efficiently and fairly. Drawing on real-world examples and common procedural challenges, participants will learn how to streamline pre-hearing conferences, resolve evidentiary disputes, and maintain neutrality while keeping proceedings focused and productive. Special attention will be given to creating a clear, organized record that can be understood by appellate reviewers who may not have a background in special education. The session also addresses balancing due process rights with practical timelines and crafting clear, defensible decisions that demonstrate both legal and procedural integrity.
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