WHAT WE DO
Special Education Mediation
Why does Special Education Mediation Matter?
It all comes down to this: Students who receive special education supports and services are entitled to an education program that meets their unique needs.
Communication while creating this program can be challenging and those involved may disagree on the appropriate way to support a student. That’s when Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS) can help.
What Special Education Mediation Offers
Whether to resolve a disagreement about the program or to provide collaborative process support, teams — and ultimately students — benefit from the skills and experience of a mediator or facilitator. SEMS helps teams in the earliest stages of intervention and educational planning and beyond through these FREE services:
Meeting Facilitation
Facilitation can help the parties develop the best intervention plan or educational program for the circumstances. A neutral facilitator helps the participants work through communication issues so the participants can focus on and resolve the issues.
Mediation
For your staff or group that help strengthen communication and collaboration skills for special education administrators, teachers, service providers and parents.
Workshops & Trainings
No-cost training for school staff, service providers and parents focused on communication, collaboration and conflict-prevention in special education contexts.