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To: , K-12 Public Information Officers
From: Ellie Freeman, Dispute Resolution Legal Assistant
Date: February 5, 2025
Re: Members Needed: Dispute Resolution Committee
The Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) is looking for two Parent Representatives, one Superintendent and one Public Member.
Superintendents, please distribute to any parents or members of the public that you feel would be a good fit for this position.
The Dispute Resolution Committee is a special education stakeholder group that meets periodically to review ODE's due process hearing decisions, complaint resolutions, and mediation activities. The Committee also reviews Department policies and procedures related to dispute resolution and makes recommendations to the Department. There are 11 members who represent the interests of special education dispute resolution services.
The Committee has the following objectives:
- To ensure that implementation of ODE’s mediation, facilitated individualized education program, complaint investigation, and due process hearing systems are carried out fairly and effectively;
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To provide ODE with review and recommendations on the resolutions to complaints and hearings and the procedures used to conduct complaint investigations and hearings under the IDEA;
- To ensure statewide access to appropriate dispute resolution options for resolving special education disputes; and
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To add topics for discussion with ODE prior to each meeting.
Key Dates
Please submit applications by February 28, 2025.
Action Needed
Background
The Oregon Department of Education is actively seeking individuals who have experience with or can share the perspectives of:
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Parent Representative (2 Positions Available)
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Superintendent (1 Position Available)
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Public Member (1 Position Available)
We want people with experience in the areas above, especially people of color, to share their perspectives on this committee. We want people from every part of Oregon here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and to help the Oregon Department of Education make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.
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You believe schools are better when community members are involved.
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You are an advocate for educational equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for students experiencing disabilities. You can bring discussion about the barriers that students face and advise on parental concerns.
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You have a perspective on navigating the education system with a disability.
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You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions.
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The DRC will meet at least three times per year.
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Members will be appointed for three year terms. Recruitment and applications will follow at the end of each term for roles that are not by appointment.
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The anticipated time commitment per month will rarely exceed 1 hour per month.
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ODE staff will prepare draft meeting agendas for each meeting and will provide members with information relevant to the agenda items. Any member may request additional items.
We Remove Barriers
Contact Ellie Freeman if there are barriers to your participation.
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