This presentation will focus on the following three broad areas.
• Training the advocates of tomorrow: Role of Students
- Discussion surrounding the law school's students and the experiential learning atmosphere
- Provides lawyers with a broader view of best practices in regards to client advocacy.
• SEA/Contractor Relations
- Law school clinics are uniquely qualified to administer the program
- Independent from schools and parent organizations
- Provides separation from State Complaint process and Due Process hearings
- Parents and the school districts feel comfortable using the services
• Quality Assurance: Process and Program Fidelity
- Mediation/Facilitation feedback
- 90 day mediation/facilitation follow-up
- Observations and post mediation/facilitation question/answer sessions with students provide valuable feedback for mediators/facilitators and program administrators.
