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:

Mediation aids the parties in resolving disputes that may arise between families and students with disabilities and schools. Mediation is voluntary and confidential. The neutral mediator fosters a cooperative discussion. The parties alone make the final decisions. A successful mediation can result in a written, signed agreement that can be incorporated into an IFSP or IEP.

Workshops and Trainings:

Workshops and trainings for your staff or group that help strengthen communication and collaboration skills for special education administrators, teachers, service providers and parents.

The Resolution Center provides special education mediation, facilitation and training at no cost for Macomb, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Claire county schools and residents through Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS). These services are federally funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and paid for by a grant from the Michigan Office of Special Education.