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The article contributes in defining the significance of settlement conference as the means of dispute resolution for cases related to special education. Topics discussed include dispute resolution of the cases for violating the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), role of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the administration of complains for resolution and the importance of the individualized education program (IEP).

Volume 2 of Helping Traumatized Children Learn: Creating and Advocating for Trauma-Sensitive Schools, safe, supportive learning environments that benefit all children offers a Guide to a process for creating trauma-sensitive schools and a policy agenda to provide the support schools need to achieve this goal. Grounded in theory and practice in schools and with families, the Guide is intended to be a living document that will grow and change as more schools become trauma sensitive and add their ideas. The policy agenda calls for changes in laws, policies, and funding streams to support schools in this work. Together, the online learning community and the book are designed to complement each other, helping to build a growing and increasingly visible trauma-sensitive learning community.