This is the registration page for the Live Online IEP Facilitation Certificate Program from July 20 - 23, 2026.
Strengthen Your Special Education Team’s Ability to Manage Difficult IEP Conversations
Special Education teams are being asked to navigate increasingly complex conversations with families, service providers, advocates, and internal school teams. At the same time, districts are working to reduce escalation, support staff, improve communication, and resolve disagreements before they become formal disputes.
This live online certificate program is designed to help Special Education professionals build the conflict resolution and collaborative discussion skills needed to support more productive IEP Team meetings and prevent disputes from escalating.
Program Dates and Times
Dates: July 20–23, 2026
Time: 12:00–3:00 PM ET
Format: Live Online
Instructor: Dr. Antoine L. Hickman Ed.D.
Former Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Special Education in Maryland
About the Instructor
Dr. Antoine L. Hickman Ed.D. brings extensive experience in Special Education leadership at both the state and district levels. His work has focused on helping schools, administrators, and Special Education professionals navigate the legal, educational, and human dynamics that arise in Special Education matters.
Learn more about Dr. Hickman here.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will develop practical skills in:
- Special Education dispute resolution
- Parent-school communication
- Conflict de-escalation
- Mediation principles and process
- Productive participation in difficult IEP-related conversations
- Building internal district capacity before disputes escalate
Why This Training Matters
July provides a convenient opportunity for administrators, teachers, and Special Education staff to complete this training before the demands of the new school year begin.
Special Education mediation and facilitation skills are no longer optional “extra” skills for districts. They are essential tools for today’s Special Education environment.
Secure Your Seat Today!
Join Dr. Antoine L. Hickman Ed.D. this summer for a live online certificate program designed to help Special Education teams communicate more effectively, manage difficult conversations, and reduce escalation before disputes become formal complaints.