Request Due Process Hearing and Mediation for Special Education Case

"Mediation and Hearing" is the most common type of due process request (complaint).  Below are links to information describing the different types of "mediation and hearing" cases and the general process for each.  Also listed  below are quick links to the optional forms "Request for Due Process Hearing and Mediation" and "Request to Set Mediation (and Continue Due Process Hearing)."  For more detailed information on a Due Process Hearing and Mediation case please follow the link to the Self-Help section of this website or click on the tab "Self-Help" at the top of this page.

Parties not represented by an attorney are encouraged to fully review the Information provided under the Self-Help portion of this website.  This information, and the information provided below, are available in a printable version entitled "Parent Handbook."  To request a printed version of the Parent Handbook contact OAH by telephone at 916-236-0880 or by email to DGSOAHFeedback@dgs.ca.gov.