Trainings in Facilitation Skills
The Facilitated IEP/504 (FIEP) Team offers a range of interactive trainings designed to promote meaningful collaboration between families, educators, and service providers throughout the IEP and 504 process. These sessions emphasize the importance of family engagement, student voice, and shared decision-making to support positive, student-centered outcomes. From foundational overviews to hands-on facilitator training, each session includes practical tools to improve communication, build trust, and strengthen partnerships. Trainings can be customized to meet the unique needs of your school district or community.
Training Menu
Training Name |
Description |
Intended Audience |
| Facilitated IEP/504 Introduction and Overview | This customizable presentation is designed to meet the needs of any audience—educators, families, or administrators—offering a clear overview of the purpose and benefits of IEP and 504 facilitation. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how facilitation supports collaborative decision-making and improves team dynamics. The session also provides practical guidance on when and how to request facilitated meetings to ensure productive and student-centered outcomes. | School and district personnel, parents/guardians, Local Advisory Committees, community partners, etc. |
| Conflict Prevention and Resolution Through IEP Meeting Facilitation (IEP/504 Facilitator Training offered by Key2Ed) | This two day, 12-hour training is designed to teach IEP/504 leaders to become effective facilitators supporting teams to collaborate effectively while preventing and managing conflict. Participants practice facilitation tools and techniques in actual simulations where trainers provide feedback and coaching in a safe learning environment. | Administrators, special education directors, case managers, special education teachers and others who are responsible for leading IEP/504 meetings. |
| The Power of Partnership: Facilitation Skills for IEP/504 Stakeholders | This three-hour training provides a clear understanding of the facilitation process; teaches participants how to use facilitative structures and strategies to both improve collaboration and family engagement. Attendees will also learn practical tools to prevent, manage, and resolve conflict in any meeting setting. | IEP or 504 Team Members including, but not limited to: special education teachers, building administrators, general education teachers, related service providers, parents/guardians, parent advocates, students. |
| Facilitation Essentials: A Practical Training | This two-hour training equips educators with essential facilitation skills to foster collaboration and strengthen IEP team effectiveness. Participants will explore the IEP facilitation process and learn practical strategies to prevent, minimize, and resolve conflict. Through real-world examples and actionable techniques, attendees will gain tools they can implement immediately to improve communication, build trust, and support productive team interactions. | District and school administrators, Special Education Administrators, LEAs Representatives, Special Education Teachers, etc. |
| Secondary Transition Planning and IEPs: Facilitative Strategies to Effectively Engage Families and Students | Engaging families and students in meaningful ways is essential to effective secondary transition planning and IEP development. This one-hour training introduces participants to the core principles and components of facilitation and how they can be applied to foster deeper collaboration and engagement during the IEP process. Special attention will be given to the role of facilitation in encouraging student-led IEPs and enhancing family participation throughout secondary transition planning. | Special Education Administrators, Transition Coordinators, Secondary Special Educators, Office of Rehabilitation Services VR Counselors, DD Social Workers, Community Rehabilitation Providers, etc. |
| Elevating Confidence and Collaboration: IEP/504 Facilitation for Parents and Guardians | RIDE and RIPIN have partnered to provide a training for parents, guardians and youth to develop the skills to effectively and collaboratively participate in their child's IEP process. Participants will learn key facilitation skills, including how to enhance communication, navigate disagreements, and build consensus with the IEP team. The goal is to move beyond traditional meetings and create a positive, partnership-driven approach. | Parents and guardians, family members, parent advocates, students etc. |