BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title

Virtual Peer Mediation Training
 
Provider Name
EAC, Inc.
 
Gregg Scheiner

Garden City , NY 11530
Phone:
516-489-7733
Email:
judy.axelrod@eac-network.org
Website:
www.eacinc.org

Program Description
Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers is offering Peer Mediation Training in a Virtual format. This format allows for multiple practice sessions where the students can apply mediation skills learned in their training to school related conflicts. Feedback will be provided in a nurturing environment that foster growth and skill development. Multimedia examples will be provided throughout the entire training and mindfulness techniques will be incorporated as a support mechanism for the students participating. Student mediators will learn a process of communication and problem-solving that they apply to help their peers reach settlements of their disputes without confrontation or violence. Peer mediation training: • improves school climate • resolves student conflicts • motivates students to resolve their conflicts collaboratively • deepens the educational impact of school • creates more time for learning • empowers students • increases self-esteem • provides leadership and communication skills • teaches essential life skills The benefits of having a Peer Mediation Program in schools include: • Become active in the problem-solving process • Are more greatly committed to making solutions work • Are provided with positive role models for solving conflicts • Assume greater responsibility for solving their own disputes • Encouraged to share their feelings and search for constructive ways to meet their needs
 

Categories
Health, ,
 



Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12



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Arts Standards


Other Standards 
HEALTH



Curriculum Connections 
Character Development , Interdisciplinary , ,



Culturally Responsive 



Cost 
Cost Single: $1995.00 per residency
Cost Multiple:


Duration
360 minutes