Tracks: Conflict Resolution: Resolving Challenges
Adversarial advocacy is on the rise—often fueled by fear, misinformation, and broken trust between families and schools. This session equips special education leaders with proactive systems and practical response strategies to prevent and navigate aggressive advocacy tactics during IEP meetings. Participants will learn how to stay calm under pressure, uphold professionalism, and reinforce collaboration and compliance while keeping the student’s needs at the center of every conversation.