How does your state provide annual training for hearing officers and mediator? Do your states contract with an independent trainer, and if so, do you go through the procurement process that forces you to select the low bidder? Do you provide “in house” tr

How does your state provide annual training for hearing officers and mediator? Do your states contract with an independent trainer, and if so, do you go through the procurement process that forces you to select the low bidder? Do you provide “in house” training with a trainer from your Department of Education or related entity? What amount are you paying trainers and what amount are HOs and mediators being paid for their services?