CMM centers provide independent facilitators to support effective communication in potentially challenging Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings. By providing facilitation as an early intervention, this service supports schools and parents to work collaboratively as they build plans for children receiving special education services. CMM works with the Maryland State Department of Education, local centers, and local school systems to provide these services in 11 jurisdictions. Evaluation data from FY13 finds that 68% of participants agree that through the facilitated meeting process they were able to understand other people on the IEP team better; and 66% agree that through the facilitated meeting process other people on the IEP team understood them better. CMM also provides communication and conflict management training for special education staff, students receiving special education services, and their parents.
Community Mediation Maryland
Category: Public School System: Anne Arundel County, Public School System: Baltimore City, Public School System: Baltimore County, Public School System: Calvert County, Public School System: Caroline County, Public School System: Carroll County, Public School System: Cecil County, Public School System: Charles County, Public School System: Dorchester County, Public School System: Frederick County, Public School System: Garrett County, Public School System: Harford County, Public School System: Howard County, Public School System: Kent County, Public School System: Montgomery County, Public School System: Prince George's County, Public School System: Queen Anne's County, Public School System: St. Mary's County, Public School System: Somerset County, Public School System: Talbot County, Public School System: Washington County, Public School System: Wicomico County, Public School System: Worcester County, Educational Advocates
407 S. Crain Hwy South, #200B
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-553-0206
https://mdmediation.org/
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CMM centers provide independent facilitators to support effective communication in potentially challenging Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings. By providing facilitation as an early intervention, this service supports schools and parents to work collaboratively as they build plans for children receiving special education services. CMM works with the Maryland State Department of Education, local centers, and local school systems to provide these services in 11 jurisdictio Read More