Resolution Meetings are mandated by IDEA 2004 for due process requests by parents unless both parties waive participation in the meeting or if both parties agree to try mediation.  when a due process hearing is requested, a dispute already exists and the parties may have difficulty reaching agreement at a resolution meeting.  Like in mediation, the presence of a neutral facilitator at the resolution meeting may yield more effective and successful meetings.  Resolution Meeting Facilitation is an alternate dispute resolution activity offered by the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR).

Resolution Meeting Facilitation Fact Sheet

Resolution Meeting Facilitation Request Form