Conflict Prevention and Resolution through IEP Meeting Facilitation
The Facilitated IEP (FIEP) Workshop is the foundation for Key2Ed’s facilitation program. Thousands of educators have completed IEP facilitation training in Key2Ed FIEP workshops nationwide.
Participants learn to:
- Guide IEP teams to agree on appropriate, compliant, and effective IEPs
- Channel communication to building mutual understanding based on respect
- Create agreements based on full participation from all members
- Generate informed discussions
- Prevent, reduce, and resolve conflict
Participants practice facilitation tools and techniques in actual simulations where trainers provide feedback and coaching in a safe learning environment. This ensures that the facilitators are prepared to implement the skills they’ve just learned the very next day.
Also available in a virtual delivery model combining online modules and live sessions.
Experience
All Key2Ed instructors have at least 20 years of special education experience including in the classroom. We know what you need – because we’ve been there.
FAQs
What is the purpose for attending this workshop?
This workshop trains educators on the best way to conduct an IEP meeting. Participants learn and practice skills that allow them to facilitate IEP meetings, recognize and prevent conflict, and focus on constructive outcomes that promote student achievement.
Who would benefit from attending this workshop?
Any educator in a district who is responsible for leading an IEP meeting would benefit from understanding the facilitation strategies and tools presented in this workshop. This could include administrators, special education directors, case managers, special education teachers, and others.
How long after attending the workshop can I facilitate a real IEP meeting?
Key2Ed workshop participants are able to facilitate IEP meetings the very next day. We have many, many workshop participants who have shared their experiences of implementing the skills and strategies the day after attending this Key2Ed workshop.
How long does this workshop last?
The Facilitated IEP workshop material can be delivered in 2 or 3 days. Although both 2- and 3 day workshops contain participant activities and practice of learned skills, the 3-day workshop provides an opportunity for more practice. Key2Ed works with district staff to align the hours for workshop participation with the district staff’s workday.
Is this a lecture-based workshop?
All Key2Ed workshops include multiple instructional strategies. These include workshop leader presentations, as well as pairs and trio exercises to practice the tools and techniques presented, multiple IEP meeting simulations where workshop participants practice facilitation techniques and strategies in real-life situations, and immediate coaching and feedback from the workshop leaders.
How long have you been conducting this workshop?
Key2Ed’s founders developed the Facilitated IEP workshop curriculum in 1998, and began providing training in 1999. Since that time, Key2Ed has provided this training to over 25,000 educators nationwide.
How do I find more information about this workshop?
Contact Key2Ed at info@key2ed.com or call us directly at 615-790-6156. We’d love to talk with you.