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Predictors Of Participant Perceptions Of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Success, Samantha E. Goldman, Carolyn Q. Mason
Predictors Of Participant Perceptions Of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Success, Samantha E. Goldman, Carolyn Q. Mason
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Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) meetings present one option for early, alternative dispute resolution in special education. Although it has been suggested that this process may be useful in resolving disputes and improving relationships, these hypotheses have not been directly addressed. In this study, we used individual participant feedback data collected by a northwestern state over a 2-year period to answer the following research questions: (a) What are the perceived outcomes of FIEP meetings in terms of agreement, reduced future use of procedural safeguards, and improved relationships between school staff and family? and (b) What are the predictors of these …