Special Education Conflict Resolution Trainer

2026-11-03

1 . Meet virtually with MSDE staff and representatives from at least four Maryland LEAs prior to providing the training to assess topics and areas of need with respect to conflict resolution and early dispute resolution in Maryland ’ s special education programs . 2 . Conduct a day - long , in - person , training on conflict management / conflict resolution / early dispute resolution for up to 150 individuals representing Maryland ’ s school districts and the State Education Agency . Training participants should be provided with a portable conflict resolution skill or set of skills that they can implement immediately and help others in their school district to use . 3 . Provide two partial day ( 2 to 4 hours in length ) follow - up sessions . The first follow - up session should occur within four months of the initial training session . The second follow - up should occur within four months of the first follow - up session . The follow - up sessions may be either virtual or in person . Follow - up sessions should be designed to provide participants deeper expertise with techniques or particular subject matter areas . 4 . Slides , handouts , and any other materials used for the presentations should be submitted to MSDE at least a week ahead of the presentation for review , and a copy of the presentation materials and sign - in sheets must be submitted to MSDE after each training . 5 . Provide a short ( no more than 10 pages ) closing report following the second training which memorializes the nature of each training provided , the number of people who attended each training , systemic observations including a description of the quantitative or qualitative data those observations are based upon , and recommendations for continued skill development and additional training .

Maryland

2026-04-08