Upcoming inservice dates

Jul. 08, 2008 Tuesday
Aug. 12, 2008 Monday
Sept. 09, 2008 Tuesday
Oct. 13, 2008 Monday
Nov. 11, 2008 Tuesday
Dec. 08, 2008 Monday

Upcoming training dates

Summer 40-hour BMT Jul. 14-18 2008

Fall 40-hour BMT Oct. 10-12, 24, 25 2008

2008 -- The Year of Quality

To celebrate the Year of Quality for our Center, we have an exciting inservice schedule that builds upon the success our services provide to the community. The inservice is our continuing education for all mediators and mediator candidates. The trainer may prepare the outline, but it is the participation of all that makes these learning experiences truly applicable and inspiring.

This year we will examine each of the 8 stages in our mediation model, including the January inservice that explored setting up and team-building with co-mediators. Our focus will be to enhance the mediation experience for both volunteers and the clients who use our services. Please mark your calendars and come share your thoughts and experiences.

All inservices are held in the Daisy M. Stallworth Community Space at the Center. Inservices are held from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on the second Monday or Tuesday of each month. Please see the calendar for more details.

Download a copy of the 2008 inservice schedule (DOC) (PDF)

Events Calendar

March 2008

Mar. 11, 2008 Tuesday :: March inservice Topic: Expanding the mediator's toolbox by better understanding attitudes and behavior in mediations. NOTE: CLEs pending.

Download a copy of the overview (DOC) (PDF)

Spring 2008

Mar. 28-30, Apr. 11-12 2008 :: 40-hour Basic Mediation Training Spring session

April 2008

Apr. 14, 2008 Monday :: April inservice Topic: Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution Strategic Plan and how our volunteers fit into that plan.

May 2008

May 13, 2008 Tuesday :: May inservice Topic: Mediating parenting plans--Follow-up of our 2007 inservice on parenting plans. NOTE: CLEs pending.
May 17, 2008 Saturday :: Tacoma-Pierce County Livable Communities Fair! 9 - 4 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. Free event!

June 2008

Jun. 9, 2008 Monday :: Beverly Easterwood Room dedication Come early for the inservice to join us as we dedicate room 4 to the memory of Beverly Easterwood, a wonderful person and exemplary mediator! The dedication will begin at 5:00 pm.
Jun. 9, 2008 Monday :: June inservice Topic: STAGE TWO: Opening statements in mediation and review of the Uniform Mediation Act. NOTE: CLEs pending.

July 2008

Jul. 8, 2008 Tuesday :: July inservice Topics: STAGES THREE & FOUR: Understanding client statements and feedback in order to build a successful mediation agenda.
Jul. 14-18 2008 :: 40-hour Basic Mediation Training Summer session

August 2008

Aug. 12, 2008 Monday :: August inservice Topic: STAGE FIVE: A guide to facilitated conversations and meeting our newest volunteers at the Center.

September 2008

Sept. 9, 2008 Tuesday :: September inservice Topics: STAGES FIVE & SIX: Advanced negotiation tools & use of caucus. NOTE: CLEs pending.

October 2008

Oct. 10-12, 24-25, 2008 :: 40-hour Basic Mediation Training Fall session
Oct. 13, 2008 Monday :: October inservice Topic: STAGE SEVEN: Writing durable agreements. NOTE: CLEs pending.

November 2008

Nov. 11, 2008 Tuesday :: November inservice Topics: STAGES SEVEN & EIGHT: Settlement and closure of the mediation and debrief with co-mediator and observers.

December 2008

Dec. 8, 2008 :: December inservice Topics: Holiday celebration, first anniversary in new space, and honoring our volunteers.