Kentucky Department of Education

 

Mediation

Last Updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM

 

Mediation is a voluntary and non-adversarial dispute resolution process.  The meeting is facilitated by an impartial trained mediator and is focused on the needs of the student.  The parent and district meet and work together to settle the dispute and develop a final agreement.

A successful mediation can help preserve good relationships between the parties involved.   Mediation can be requested at any time and does not rule out the use of the formal written complaint or due process hearing. 

District staff and parents having disagreements over programs for children with disabilities may contact Kevin Brown at 502-564-4474 for more information on these processes.

Procedural Safeguards: Mediation and Resolution Sessions:

http://old.nichcy.org/reauth/tb-safeguards-2.pdf

Mediation Request Form:

mediationform.pdf

For more information contact:

Windy Newton
500 Mero Street, 8th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4970
Windy.Newton@education.ky.gov