Understanding Conflict—A Communication Workshop

    This two-day workshop is intended to help individual teachers and principals enhance their ability to deal with conflict concerns. Concepts taught are based on the Healthy Interactions approach.

    Workshops are facilitated by Association administrator instructors and/or Association executive staff.

    Registration for this workshop is free to active members and includes all training materials, breakfast and lunch. Participants are responsible for substitute teacher costs, travel and accommodation.

    Workshop Agenda

    Part 1: Understanding and Defining Conflict
    Part 2: Core Conflict and Complicating Factors
    Part 3: Positions to Interests
    Part 4: Clarifying Skills, Active Listening and Paraphrasing
    Part 5: Reframing and Overcoming Opposition
    Part 6: Dealing with Anger
    Part 7: Establishing a Safe and Positive Environment for Conflict Resolution
    Part 8: From Solutions to Action

    Practical communication strategies are helpful for all educators at all school levels. Participants will be provided with an overview of communication and problem-solving skills that can assist in handling concerns when they arise. This presentation is intended to help educators understand how they might deal with concerns in a consistent, comprehensive and credible way that is interest-based and fair to everyone.

    Information will also be provided in regard to how Healthy Interactions, when implemented throughout a school or district, can benefit all of the stakeholder groups.

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