Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Open Access Thesis
Keywords
Mediation--Iowa; Children with disabilities--Education--Iowa; Children with disabilities--Education; Mediation; Iowa; Academic theses;
Abstract
On November 19, 2004 the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was reauthorized by the American government. Within the reauthorization, IDEA now includes provisions [20 USC§ 1415 (d-e)] requiring mediation as an alternative to due process litigation. Prior to filing for a due process hearing, parents of children with specific disabilities must consider mediation as an option for resolving disputes concerning a child's special education program. Although mediation has been heralded as a successful dispute resolution tool, little is known about the process preferences or role of the mediator. An understanding of the philosophies and approaches of mediators may assist in uncovering essential ingredients of effective dispute resolution as reported by Iowa's mediators and through observation of mediation.
Year of Submission
2006
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Special Education
First Advisor
Susan Etscheidt
Second Advisor
Kerri Clopton
Third Advisor
Chris Kliewer
Date Original
2006
Object Description
1 PDF file (101 leaves)
Copyright
©2006 Amber Elizabeth Benedict
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Benedict, Amber Elizabeth, "Iowa’s Special Education Mediators: Potted Plants Negotiating for a Place in the Sunlight, a Qualitative Examination of Personal Philosophy and Perceived Power" (2006). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2061.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2061
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