TMTR.org: A Brief History

Background
In 1992 a group of Texas mediation trainers met to discuss opportunities to enhance the quality of mediation training in Texas and to strengthen collegial relationships among mediation trainers. As a result the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable was formed, initially as an informal coalition of Texas mediation training organizations interested in developing statewide standards for the basic 40-hour mediation training.

In 1999 the Roundtable formalized its structure as a way to have a more effective voice the credentialing initiative in Texas. Today, the Roundtable is made up a general membership as well as a 15 member governing council comprised of representatives of many of the major mediation training organizations in Texas.

Family Mediation Training Standards
These standards were finalized in September of 2000. They were delayed to make sure they were consistent with others being developed by AFM (Academy of Family Mediators, now merged with ACR, Association of Conflict Resolution link). It is important to note that the length of training recommend exceeds that mentioned in the legislation. The committee felt that it was important to add issues of domestic violence to the curriculum and to add more time for roleplays. Click here to see Family Mediation Training Standards

Annual Training for Mediation Trainers
As a way to support professional development for Texas mediation trainers, TMTR has sponsored annual training sessions on the following topics:
1999 Assessing Mediator Performance
2000 Training Techniques for Effective Role Plays
2001 Instructional Techniques for Adult Learning Styles
2002 Teaching Mediation Ethics: Issues, Processes and Techniques

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	A Brief History

	A Brief History of Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable Background In 1992 a group of Texas mediation trainers met to discuss opportunities to enhance the quality of mediation training in Texas and to strengthen collegial relationships among mediation trainers. As a result the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable was formed, initially as an informal coalition of Texas mediation training organizations interested in developing statewide standards for the basic 40-hour mediation training. In 1999 the Roundtable formalized its structure as a way to have a more effective voice the credentialing initiative in Texas. Today, the Roundtable is made up a general membership as well as a 15 member governing council comprised of representatives of many of the major mediation training organizations in Texas. Past Projects Basic Mediation Training Standards In 1994 representatives from the major mediation training providers in Texas reached consensus on standards for basic mediation training programs. The standards are referenced in the standards for the Texas Mediation Credentialing Association. One of the first of such training standards in the nation, the Roundtable standards were published in 1995 by the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution. Click here to see Basic Mediation Training Standards Family Mediation Training Standards These standards were finalized in September of 2000. They were delayed to make sure they were consistent with others being developed by AFM (Academy of Family Mediators, now merged with ACR, Association of Conflict Resolution link). It is important to note that the length of training recommend exceeds that mentioned in the legislation. The committee felt that it was important to add issues of domestic violence to the curriculum and to add more time for roleplays. Click here to see Family Mediation Training Standards Annual Training for Mediation Trainers As a way to support professional development for Texas mediation trainers, TMTR has sponsored annual training sessions on the following topics: 1999 Assessing Mediator Performance 2000 Training Techniques for Effective Role Plays 2001 Instructional Techniques for Adult Learning Styles 2002 Teaching Mediation Ethics: Issues, Processes and Techniques