Sponsored by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) "This is an excellent comprehensive survey and guide to conflictresolution education that should be of great value to alleducators." ?Morton Deutsch, professor, International Center forCooperation and Conflict Resolution, Teacher's College, ColumbiaUniversity Conflict resolution education is a critical component ofcomprehensive efforts to prevent violence and reduce crime inschools. This workbook provides an introduction to the basicprinciples of conflict resolution and its application to schoolsettings. It describes the elements of effective conflictresolution programs and gives an overview of the most popular,effective approaches. And it offers step-by-step guidance onplanning and implementing a successful conflict resolutionprogram. An excellent resource for administrators and teachers who areplanning, developing, and implementing conflict resolution programsin grades K-12. Includes an appAndix listing useful books,curricula, videos, and other resources. Contents Part One: The Basics 1. Resolving Conflict in Schools 2. Understanding Conflict 3. Conflict Resolution Education Part Two: Strategies 4. Requisite Elements of Conflict Resolution Programs 5. Process Curriculum 6. Mediation Programs 7. Curriculum Integration 8. Peaceable School Programs 9. Developmentally Appropriate Practice Part Three: Planning and Implementation 10. Developing a Vision 11. Evaluating Resources 12. Strategic Planning 13. Implementation Steps 14. Assessing Results 15. Important Factors for Success Richard Bodine is president of the Illinois Institute forDispute Resolution. Donna Crawford is executive director of the IllinoisInstitute for Dispute Resolution.