How and when do I schedule an IEP facilitation?

 

An IEP facilitation should be requested at least two weeks before a scheduled meeting.  If you think an IEP team meeting will be difficult for you (for example, if you feel that there may be a lack of trust, or you are worried about problems with communication) then scheduling an IEP facilitation may prevent the potential conflict from developing into a more serious dispute.

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In some cases, when parties have become very positioned on a certain issue and communication is already difficult, the WSEMS may suggest considering mediation as a more appropriate way to try to resolve the issue.

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If a date is already set for the IEP meeting, the Intake Coordinator works to find a facilitator who is available on the date already set for the meeting.

 

If no date is set for the meeting, the facilitator will work with the parties to find a mutally agreed upon facilitator. The district is responsible for scheduling the IEP meeting, sending out the invitation letter and making sure all proper documents are brought to the meeting.

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In This short video, Jane Burns, a former System Administrator/Mediation Partner thoroughly explains how to directly access the WSEMS system.