The National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education

"Encouraging the use of mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special
education and early intervention programs."

Educational Explorations is an educational consultation company that provides workshops, presentations, mediations,and consultations on special education needs and techniques. Currently the following professional development workshop topics are being offered:
Tackling the Achievement Gap through Differentiating Instruction: Meeting the Diverse Educational Needs of All Students using Brain Based Theory and Practice
Teaching Strategies for Students with Specialized Attention Spans (SAS) (ADD/ADHD)
Working with Parents,Families and Schools: Strategies to Build and Maintain Positive Relationships
Understanding, Appreciating, and Teaching Students with Asperger's Syndrome

Parent advocacy and consultation services:
Parent's Rights -- How to Negotiate and Ensure the Success of Your Child's IEP
A Parent's Guide to Understanding Special Education (IDEA '97) Law and 504 Plans

Educational consultant Barbara Miller is an expert in providing effective strategies and solutions for educational programs and students. Her experiential and research knowledge of how students learn, on students with special needs, and on education law, provide an instructive backdrop to her workshops, presentations, mediations,and consultations. Barbara has 30 years experience in regular and special education, including teaching, program coordination, and administration. She holds an Oregon Administrative License and a Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Oregon.

Services Offered

Academic Degrees

Oregon School Administrative License, Master Degree in Special Education, Bachelor Degree in Special Education, Associate Degree in Child Development

Special Education and Conflict Resolution Experience

30 years experience in the field of special education, including program administration, teaching, and conflict resolution. Experience in both public and private settings, including case management and educational research. Knowledge of a wide range of special needs/disabilities from ages birth through adult. Strong understanding of IDEA'97 as well as special education law, policies and procedures. Client advocate yet able to understand and appreciate the role and restrictions placed on the public schools. Specialized knowledge in the area of ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome. Professional workshops for parents and education professionals.

Practicing in

California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington