Special Education State Complaints - Michigan Alliance for Families

Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll from Michigan Alliance for Families.
In this video, learn when and why a parent might want to file a special education state complaint, how the process works, and what other dispute resolution options they can access.

· Explain the federal regulations, state rules and guidance about resolving disputes and complaints
· Learn about informal and formal dispute resolution options
· Understand the definition and purpose of a special education state complaint
· Understand the special education state complaint process and procedures
· Review of special education state complaint timelines
· Learn about corrective action and proof of compliance

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:00:28 Acronyms and Symbols
00:01:12 Overview
00:01:35 Relevant Laws and Rules
00:02:48 Dispute Resolution Options
00:03:23 Informal Complaint Resolution
00:05:03 Meeting Facilitation
00:06:27 Mediation
00:09:36 What is a State Complaint
00:10:27 Issues that can be addressed by a State Complaint
00:11:33 Other Types of Complaints
00:12:51 Who Can File
00:14:25 Why File
00:15:13 What Info is Required
00:16:43 Timeline
00:17:42 Where to File
00:18:06 How the Process Proceeds
00:23:44 Final Decision
00:24:17 Corrective Action
00:25:16 Proof of Compliance
00:26:04 Additional Resources
00:26:56 Stay Connected with Michigan Alliance for Families