Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Resolving Conflicts Together

Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Mission To positively affect the lives of Ohioans by increasing knowledge and promoting use of non-adversarial problem solving methods that reduce the chance of violence, build positive relationships and offer greater satisfaction with outcomes.

Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Education Program Area Goals For every student (K-12) to learn and use constructive nonviolent conflict management and dispute resolution skills For teachers, administrators, staff, and higher education faculty to learn and model conflict management and dispute resolution skills To expand the number of effective comprehensive conflict management programs and activities

School Conflict Management Programs: What can they achieve? 1. Disciplinary actions 2. Suspensions 3. Students attitudes are positively affected 4. Student Mediators gain self-confidence 5. School climate improves 6. Home behavior improves 7. Teachers and counselors benefit 8. Academic achievement improves

Applications of conflict management in schools Adapted by Marin a Piscolish from Ellen Raider 1987 Institute for International Conflict and Cooperation. Teachers College, Columbia University NY,NY.

Comprehensive Conflict Management: Imagine the Possibilities School-wide Dispute Resolution System Individualized Instructional Approaches Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Collaborative Labor – Management Approach Integrated, Thematic TeachingViolence Prevention Community and Agency Partnerships Multi-cultural CurriculaValues and Character Education, EQ Programs Peer Mediation Active Parent Involvement Program Elimination of Tracking & Use of Innovative Grouping Strategies Prejudice Reduction, Diversity Education Youth Empowerment & Peer Leadership Initiatives Common Vision, Philosophy and Shared Commitment to Improvement or Reform Critical Thinking ApproachesCM Emphasis in Co-curricular Activities (Sports, Clubs Music) Classroom and Community Service Programs Facilitative Leadership and Effective Meeting Practices Cooperative and Team Teaching and Learning CM Infusion into Academics (Math, Soc. St., Science, Lang. Arts) Comprehensive School-wide Student Conduct Plan consistent w/CM Data-driven and Shared Decision Making/ SBM Problem-Based Learning for Students and Staff Conflict Management (CM) Curriculum for All Students Problem-solving Based Classroom Management Philosophy and Practice School CulturePedagogyCurriculumStudent Conduct (C) by Marina Piscolish, 2000

Potential Linkages of Conflict Resolution in Education  School board development  Administrator development  Staff development  Engaged-Learner Instructional Practices  Facilitation of planned change  Shared governance practices  Labor-management relations  Parent involvement  Re-invention of discipline and classroom management  Prejudice reduction and diversity training  Crisis intervention and violence prevention