High Conflict Navigation in Education

How to Regulate,
Respond, and Resolve

Hosted by SELPA Region 8
Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo,
and Kern County SELPA’s
Conflict in the educational setting is inevitable—
whether it involves parents, colleagues, or
students. What truly matters is how we respond
in those crucial moments. Join us for this
interactive two-part series to learn practical
strategies for self-regulation, de-escalating tense
interactions, and leading high-conflict situations
toward productive resolution.

Presenters:

Stephanie Blondell, JD
Pepperdine Professor of Law and
Practice,
Faculty Director Straus Institute for
Dispute Resolution

David Dowling, JD, MDR
Judge Danny Weinstein Managing
Director of Straus Institute for
Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine
University Caruso School of Law

Hosted by SELPA Region 8
Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo,
and Kern County SELPA’s