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Trainings	Resolution Sessions	Pre-filing Meetings
Facilitated IEP Meetings	Coaching	Ombudsmanship

Meet the Director of ADR Services

Southwest SELPA is committed to helping families and schools solve problems and conflicts in the fastest and easiest way. As part of this commitment we are proud to offer the following services:

Facilitated Resolution Sessions –a problem solving meeting between parents and the school with the help of a neutral facilitator, who will run the meeting. The resolution session could be before filing for due process
Facilitated I.E.P. s –Have a neutral facilitator when you are concerned the IEP will be hostile or contentious I.E.P. team meeting.
Pre- filing meetings – Schedule a mediation session before filing for due process. Bring in someone from the SELPA to help facilitate before it gets to the State level.
Staff/Parent trainings– A variety of different workshops and trainings to meet your needs.

Training topics may include the following:

Communication Skills
Looking at problems from a different Perspective
Talking about your concerns
Negotiation Strategies
Facilitation Skills
Dealing with Anger
Cultural Differences
Tips on Working with People or Situations You Find Difficult
Team Building
Positive Strokes
Netiquette and ADR Skills

Have special needs that are not listed?

Contact Marc Purchin
Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Southwest SELPA
Phone: 310-944-3217 ext. 229
E-mail: SW_ADR@lacoe.edu or Mpurchin@purchinconsulting.com

Meet the Director of ADR Services

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