PA Office of Dispute Resolution's "Creating Agreement in Special Education" Workshop

Successfully resolving conflicts and communicating well throughout a child’s educational experience is more likely when everyone has developed the skills to do so. The Office for Dispute Resolution [(ODR)] has joined a national effort led by CADRE and the IDEA Partnership to build capacity for early dispute resolution by implementing Creating Agreement in Special Education: Conflict Resolution Training for Parents and Educators. The workshop includes skill-building sessions with interactive discussions based on relevant special education scenarios. The format follows a “hands-on” style of instruction. Designed for a “mixed” audience of educators and parents, the program supports long-term conflict resolution success. Participants will learn a six-step conflict resolution process to solve problems at a local-level.

The workshop is designed for:
• Parents
• Teachers
• Principals
• Administrators
• Agency Staff
• Advocates
• Lawyers

Presenter: Ms. Suzanne McDougall coordinates and provides Creating Agreement in Special Education, offering local education agencies and families an opportunity to deepen their understanding about conflict and build capacity for constructive engagement in conflict resolution.

Pizza and drinks will be provided.