Who are the mediators and facilitators?
The MSEMP maintains a roster of approved facilitators and mediators. These individuals come from a variety of professional backgrounds. All mediators have the same qualifications, which include satisfactory completion of the following: • A 40-hour general mediation course • A 16-hour special education mediation training • A 10 hours internship (watching others mediate) • 25 hours of mediation experience in other types cases • Update training every two years for special education mediation issues Some facilitators also have satisfactorily completed a new advanced 16-hour IEP facilitation training program. A complete listing of approved special education mediators is available at every Community Dispute Resolution Center.
