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Dispute Resolution

Project Director: John Copenhaver

Recruitment and Training

TAESE recruits and trains special education dispute resolution specialists, including mediators, complaint investigators, and due process hearing officers for State Education Agencies.

Dispute Resolution Coordination

We manage all travel and reimbursement arrangements for contract dispute resolution specialists.

Policy and Procedures TA

We assist in developing special education dispute resolution policies and procedures.

BIE Complaint Investigation Procedures for Special Education

BIE Resolution Session/Due Process Hearing Procedures for Special Education

BIE Mediation Process for Special Education

Currently, TAESE has dispute resolution contracts with South Dakota, New Mexico, and the Bureau of Indian Education. If your State or local education agency is interested in what assistance TAESE offers, please contact John Copenhaver.