Conflict resolution competencies rely on the building block of interest identification. Most interventions, tricks, and techniques lead back to this fundamental concept. Interest Identification is often taught in a cursory fashion without a roadmap for how to practice or implement the skill. This plenary session is a deep dive into interest identification. Many of you may not have realized what a fascinating and useful skill it is! Participants will leave with a paradigm for identifying interests, an understanding of the top ten interests in the special education context, and an introduction to the skill of reframing. Interest Identification skills-building supports not only parent-school partnerships, but ultimately positive outcomes for students, teachers, and parents in their professional, educational and personal lives.
Professor of Law and Practice, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Stephanie Bell Blondell is a Professor of Law and Practice and Associate Director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. She directs the Mediation Clinic as well as teaches Mediation Theory and Practice, Psychology of Conflict, and... Read More →
David and Maurice traveled throughout California, interviewing students, parents, teachers, administrators, et. al. in Fresno, San Mateo, Humboldt, Butte, San Bernardino, and San Gabriel. They filmed and captured stories of the value of ADR and its vast array of benefits to students, parents, and educators. They will present their “SELPA Travelogue,” telling tales of Equity, local control, finance, and the numerous positive impacts of ADR and SELPAs in programs across the state, sharing movies around the themes of students, parents, and communities. Participants will learn how to use these stories and podcasts to spread the worth of ADR and SELPAs.
