An IDEA due process hearing can be a daunting task for both a school attorney and an administrator, whether he or she is an experienced litigator or new to the field of special education. This symposium with a seasoned school attorney is designed to provide a comprehensive legal and practical road map from the preparatory stages of a due process hearing through to its conclusion and follow-up. Join Jan Tomsky as she covers the array of alternatives for addressing the broad range of pre-hearing and hearing issues, including strategies in mediation, resolution, and weighing the benefits of settlement versus proceeding to hearing.