Do you have a child with autism or a learning disability who is not getting needed special education services Have you considered filing for a due process hearing Would you like to know about resolution meetings, and if they could help your child get needed services This article will discuss 6 things that every parent should know about the special education due process resolution meeting!

1. The resolution meeting is mandatory to parents who have filed for a due process hearing. Due process is a hearing that is held in front of a special education due process hearing officer. If you have filed for a due process hearing against your school district, you must attend the resolution meeting. Though the resolution meeting can be waived, if both parties agree in writing.

2. While attendance is mandatory, parents do not have to bring any evidence with them, or show special education personnel what their case is! In fact I recommend that parents bring only three things with them to the resolution meeting. A pen and paper to take notes and a list of things that they are willing to settle for.

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