Indicator 16: Mediation
What Indicator 16 Is
Indicator 16 measures the percentage of problems that are solved through mediation. If a parent has an issue regarding special education, for example, the parent and school may have a mediator (an unbiased third party) assist in coming up with an agreement.
Why Indicator 16 Is Important
Mediation is an informal, collaborative problem-solving process that encourages mutual respect, promotes communication, and often provides the basis for positive working relationships between parents and school staff.
How Indicator 16 Is Measured
Indicator 16 is the percentage of mediations that resulted in mediation agreements.
Data for Indicator 16
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) | 2021 | 2022 |
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Data from School Year (SY) | 2021–2022 | 2022–2023 |
Indicator 16 data | 82% | 74% |
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