Family Focused IEP Meetings: Effective Conflict Engagement Strategies for Case Managers

Family Focused IEP Meetings: Effective Conflict Engagement Strategies for IEP Case Managers

This professional learning session will equip leaders with tools and strategies to effectively navigate conflict that may arise during the IEP process. Participants will examine common sources of disagreement, reflect on the underlying interests of families and staff, and practice facilitation strategies that promote collaboration while maintaining a focus on student needs.

Participants will: 

• Reflect on the impact of conflict in special education 
• Identify practical strategies to create the conditions for meaningful family engagement and shared decision-making during IEP meetings.
• Identify interventions that can be used to get IEP meetings back on track 
• Review a framework for reconciling differences

Location:  Rapid City, location to be determined. 

Date: October 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 am to 4 PM (MT)

Trainer: Theresa Nicholls, PartnerEd Solutions

Six continuing education contact hours (6 CECH) are available.

Questions? Contact Wendy.Trujillo@state.sd.us