● Provide conflict mediation for peer to peer and staff to peer interactions in need of intervention.

● Provide training to students and staff in Conflict Resolution Skills; inclusive of active listening, using I-messages, remaining neutral, brainstorming options, writing agreements and confidentiality.

● Create Peer Mediation Framework and subsequently a Resource Guide and related resources that defines the process for students, staff and families. ;

● Coordinate logistics and scheduling so that mediation can be offered during, before and after the school day 

● Develop a tracking system to document the number of mediations offered, completed, disputants, and the status of the resolution;

● Provide appropriate evaluation and follow-up with the disputants within seven (7) days of the date of the mediation to determine the success of the mediation;

● Plan and schedule assemblies and/or classroom presentations in collaboration with the administrative and student support teams.

● Develop a classroom instruction plan in conflict resolution, anger management, effective problem solving, and peer mediation through collaboration with content teachers;

● Hold at least quarterly recognition events for conflict resolution/ peer mediation each year 

● Hold individual conferences with student and families to discuss their skill levels and areas needing further development;

● Present conflict resolution/peer mediation information and quarterly updates to the administration and staff at regularly Instructional Support Team and/or PBIS Team;

● Meet with the Assistant Principals to discuss using mediation as an option prior to suspension and upon return to the school from suspension in order to resolve conflicts;

● Meet with and monitor students returning from suspension, transitioning from alternative programs, and re-entering from juvenile services to ensure that students have knowledge of options to resolve conflicts and improve decision-making and problem-solving skills;

● Submit monthly and other required reports;

● Provide support to other schools under special circumstances related to group or multi-party disputes;

● Solicit and investigate referral forms from teachers, administrators, other students and parents;

● Provide adequate evaluation and follow-up for each mediation session;

● Monitor the behavior of student mediators; and

● Work with peer facilitators.