Advanced Mediation Skills

Mediating a special education case is much like hosting a dinner party: the invite list is curated carefully while the table is set intentionally, the conversation is spurred thoughtfully and moderated only lightly. Occasionally a guest might feel uncomfortable speaking up, so the host might gently create an opening; sometimes a group will get stuck on an unpleasant topic, so the host might artfully shift the focus… in this interactive session we’ll engage advanced mediator skills related to preparing disputants, crafting questions, inviting and delivering process guidance, and considering the appropriate roles of pressure and influence.