Minnesota Special Education Mediation Services (MNSEMS)Accountability Programs : Minnesota Department of Education

Minnesota Special Education Mediation Services (MNSEMS)

Minnesota Special Education Mediation Services (MNSEMS)

Minnesota Special Education Mediation Service (MNSEMS) provides conflict resolution assistance for students, schools, parents and agencies. Parents and school staff can use a mediation session or a facilitated IEP/IFSP/IIIP meeting to address issues of concern.

Contact: Patricia McGinnis
Phone: 651-582-8222
Toll free: 1-866-4MNSEMS (1-866-466-7367)
TTY(MN Relay): 1-800-627-3529
Fax: 651-582-8498

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Mediator/Facilitator Selection Process
     Information about the training and experience of MDE's Mediators
MN Special Education Mediation Service (MNSEMS) Dispute Resolution Brochure  39Kb (5/3/06)
     Frequently asked questions about mediation and facilitated IEP meetings.

MNSEMS Mediations

Answers to Questions about Mediation PDF Version 69Kb (4/11/08)
     Frequently asked questions about mediation.
Benefits of using Mediation
     Summary of how mediation can assist in special education conflict resolution.
How to Prepare for Mediation PDF Version 66Kb (4/11/08)
     Suggestions of steps to take before mediation and brief overview of the mediation process.
Request for Mediation PDF Version 115Kb (4/8/08) Native Version 49Kb (4/8/08)
     To request mediation fill out this form and return it to the department of education
Review the Agreement to Mediate Form PDF Version 25Kb (11/2/05)
     Participants will be asked to sign this form at mediation.

Facilitated IEP-IFSP-IIIP Meetings

Answers to Questions about Facilitated Individual Education Plan (IEP/IFSP/IIIP) Meetings PDF Version 57Kb (4/11/08)
     Frequently asked questions about the facilitation process
Request for Facilitated IEP/IFSP/IIIP Meeting PDF Version 120Kb (11/16/07) Native Version 51Kb (11/16/07)
     To request a facilitated IEP/IFSP/IIIP meeting, fill out this form and return it to the department of education
Review the Agreement to Participate in the Facilitated Meeting PDF Version 10Kb (10/6/05)
     Participants will be asked to sign this form at the meeting.