Navigating Dispute Resolution in Special Education (2/6/25)

Описание: Navigating Dispute Resolution in Special Education

This joint VFN & Disability Law Project (DLP) workshop is designed to empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate disagreements within the special education process. Families will learn about their rights under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), explore effective communication strategies, and understand key dispute resolution options including mediation, administrative complaints, and due process hearings. We will include examples of when each type of dispute resolution option may be appropriate. We will also cover parents’ most frequently asked questions about how and when to engage in dispute resolution.

Presenters:

Cammie Naylor, MSW, Esq. is a Staff Attorney with the Disability Law Project at Vermont Legal Aid, Inc. She is a graduate of Clemson University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Vermont Law School. As a former children’s therapist, Cammie has long advocated for the needs of children and their families. She joined Vermont Legal Aid as a Staff Attorney in 2017. She has a deep passion for protecting the rights of children and advocating within spaces where a child’s needs and rights intersect. Cammie advocates for children with disabilities regarding their rights in schools, and other individuals with disabilities who are facing legal problems like guardianship, access to health care, or discrimination because of their disabilities.

Karen Price - Co-Director of Family Support - Education at Vermont Family Network