Special Education Dispute Resolution Services

Georgia Department of Education is establishing a qualified-supplier pool for Special Education Dispute Resolution Services under IDEA, with submissions due to IDEADisputeResolution@doe.k12.ga.us; this is a prequalification notice, not a procurement with contract award. The review cycle runs 6–10 weeks from submission.

GaDOE seeks professional service providers in three categories: Special Education Complaint Investigation Services, Special Education Mediation Services, and Facilitated Individualized Education Program (IEP) Services. Complaint investigators must complete investigations within thirty days of notification and submit written reports within thirty-five days. Mediators and IEP facilitators must conduct work within fifteen days and thirty days, respectively, and submit outcome reports within ten calendar days of meeting completion. All contractors must attend one day of training at GaDOE and participate in quarterly professional development sessions. Contractors must maintain confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest within two business days, and comply with applicable federal and state regulations.

Complaint investigators must hold a bachelor's degree, demonstrate knowledge of IDEA regulations, have a minimum of two years' special education dispute resolution experience and five years' administrative special education experience or legal practice, and possess strong communication skills. Mediators and IEP facilitators must be registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, possess a minimum of two years' mediation experience, and have a minimum of one year special education mediation experience or forty hours of special education training. All positions exclude current GaDOE and local education agency employees. Preferred qualifications include Georgia professional educator certification in special education and advanced degrees.

Compensation is $1,100 per assigned complaint plus travel and subsistence for complaint investigators (with report-assistant support available at $45 per hour); mediators and IEP facilitators receive $650 per assigned case plus travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with State of Georgia Travel Regulations.

Submissions should include resume, capability statement, and supporting documentation sent to the email address above with Public Notice Event ID PE-41400-NWA-2027-000000007 in subject line.