Classroom conflicts, violence and community divisiveness are challenges that teachers, principals and other educators often face in their daily work. This book introduces the concepts and skills of conflict resolution that can be practiced in the classroom and throughout the school community.

Sponsored by the National Institute For Dispute Resolution and the National Association for Mediation in Education
An invaluable staff and program development tool. The research references, discussion topics, training modules, and applications provide educators with a strong foundation for skill building and program development. I highly recommAnd this training manual to educators who are planning conflict resolution programs in their schools.
?Paul Wiley, principal, Crocker Elementary School, Amherst, Massachusetts
Based on material developed by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the former National Association for Mediation in Education (now merged with the NIDR Youth Program), this practical resource guide shows educators how to diagnose conflicts, handle difficult confrontations, and implement appropriate mediation and problem-solving strategies.