Stakeholder training is aimed at equipping stakeholders - parents, educators, service providers, advocates and others - with skills that enhance their capacity to communicate, negotiate and prevent conflict from escalating. A wide variety of topics may be included in the training curriculum and the learning setting can vary from short workshops provided to small groups, to all-day courses provided at state-wide conferences. 

SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) Program - New Jersey

The SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) Program is an intensive training program designed to educate volunteers to help parents of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs to understand their rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws.

Grants to Build Local-level ADR Capacity - California

The California Department of Education (CDE) finds that the Alternative Dispute Resolution process is a desirable and effective practice that supports positive interactions and collaboration among parents and educators and the resolution of special education conflicts.

Conflict Resolution and Facilitation Skills Trainings- Colorado

In 2013, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) recognized the need for more options to 1) prevent IEPs from moving into contentious and costly dispute processes, and 2) improve outcomes for students. As a result, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Board was formed to explore possible options. Ultimately, IEP Facilitation was the highly-promising practice that Colorado decided to pursue.

CDE provides trainings for IEP team members interested in improving their conflict resolution and facilitation skills and now also offers state-sponsored IEP facilitations. For more information on their state-sponsored IEP facilitation program, see their IEP Facilitation Continuum Practice.

Online Learning Series

The Working Together Series (available in Spanish and English) includes 5 interactive self-directed courses. These courses provide families and educators with a number of strategies for working together and through conflict. The Series includes a number of supplemental resources including a...Learn more

Your Journey to Self-determination Series

This accessible , online Series provides relatively short introductions to key concepts and skills needed to support students in becoming self-determined and engaging in one’s educational planning. Courses include: Course 1: Your Journey to Self-determination Course 2: Finding Your Voice Course 3:...Learn more

La serie Trabajar juntos

La serie Trabajar juntos también está disponible en español. Esta serie ayuda a los educadores y miembros de la familia a desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para trabajar juntos y superar conflictos. Los cursos incluyen:: Curso 1: Introducción a la serie Trabajar juntos Curso 2: Reuniones de...Learn more

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